” “”Faced with the needs of globalisation" and "solidarity among men", the European Union "must keep opening up and committing itself in the great construction sites of the earth”. These are the words spoken by Benedict XVI, as he received this morning in audience Frank De Coninck, ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See, who submitted his credentials. Among the challenges recalled by the Pope for the European Union, "peace and security" with reference to the Middle East, Africa and Asia, as well as "the future of man and his identity”. “The huge progress made by technique" and "the liberalisation of the customs" have put man "in front of a crisis of meaning", commented Benedict XVI, while "in some countries, new legislations come up and dispute again the respect of human life, from its conception to its natural end”. Hence the intention of the Church, went on the Pope with reference to the forthcoming “Bruxelles Toussaints 2006″ mission, to "strongly recall its beliefs about man and its supernatural fate”, offering everyone "reasons for hope". Finally, a thought about the need of "dialogue between cultures and religions" and a "migratory policy that will successfully match the interests of the host country with the necessary development of the more disadvantaged countries”.” “
