Benedict XVI expressed hope that the international community may show solidarity with Haiti, a nation marked by poverty and natural catastrophes.In his speech to Carl-Henri Guiteau, the new envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Haiti to the Holy See, the Pope noted that natural catastrophes have led to a greater awareness of the need to protect the environment. The reckless exploitation of natural resources and its consequences, which have a particularly serious impact on the poor, can only be effectively dealt with through political and economic decisions and through effective international cooperation.Nevertheless, the Pope said there are reasons for hope, such as respect for life, the institut ...
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