” “"The modern world is sadly ravaged by an increasing number of challenges against the dignity of human life" and this is why "all those who work to maintain and defend the holiness of human life, of marriage and the family must be praised". It was said by the Pope as he received in audience today the president of the Republic of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun. "For over fifty years recalls Benedict XVI the Korean population has suffered the consequences of the divisions. The families have been divided, the closest relations have been separated". "I am spiritually close to those who suffer", adds the Pope, wishing "a quick solution many be found to the problem that prevents so many people communicating with each other". (to be continued)” ” ” “
