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Holy Father Appeals for Globalized Solidarity

“The great challenge of today is to 'globalize,' not just economic and commercial interests, but also the call for solidarity, while respecting and taking advantage of the contribution of all components of society."

Pope Benedict XVI made the appeal on May 31 upon receiving in audience participants from the annual international congress of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on Social Capital and Human Development. The foundation was established by Pope John Paul II in 1993 to promote the social doctrine of the Church in professional and business sectors.

The Pope noted that the world is increasingly affected by intertwined economic and commercial interests. He also emphasized on the foundation’s promotion of lobal development that permits for the essential development of man, while highlighting the contribution that can be made by voluntary associations, nonprofit foundations and other community groups that have come into being with the aim of making the social fabric ever more cohesive."

He added that harmonious development is possible if the economic and political decisions take into account the fundamental principles that make it accessible to all particularly the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity. He also stressed the significance of keeping the person, created in the image of God and loved by him, [...] at the center of every economic plan to protect and administer the immense resources of creation.

He stated: "Only a shared culture of responsible and active participation will enable human beings to consider themselves not just as users or passive witnesses, but as active participants in world development.”
"It is necessary to prevent profit becoming purely individual, and to guard against forms of collectivism that oppress personal freedom. Economic and commercial interests must never become exclusive, because this would be an effective affront to human dignity," he added.
After thanking the members of the foundation for their tireless and generous support in to the Church's charitable activities and works of human promotion, the Pope invited them to reflect on the creation of a just world economic order.
In conclusion, the Pontiff stated: "On the last day, on the Judgment Day, we will be asked whether we used what God placed at out disposal to meet legitimate requirements, to help our fellow man, especially the smallest and those most in need."

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