Papa Lav Xiv is on Friday, during the audience with members of the Papal Foundation of AID to the Church in Need International (ACN) due to the heavy position persecuted because of their religious beliefs, including the religious freedom the foundation of a fair society, Ansa reported Ansa.
– Your visit comes at the right time because our world still testifies to growing hostilities and violence against those with different beliefs, including many Christians – said American Pope.
– Your mission emphasizes that, as one family, we do not leave our persecuted brothers and sisters. The right to religious freedom is not optional, but it is necessary. It is the foundation of every fair society, because it protects the moral area in which the conscience can be formed and practiced – he said.
Lion said that people testify to the slow decay of ethical and spiritual bonds within communities when he denies religious freedom.
– There cannot be peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for others – added, referring to its predecessor Franjo.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
