” “"The presence and activity of the Catholic Church in Austrian society", "the promotion of dialogue between cultures and religions, in particular between Christianity and Islam", and "the rejection of any form of terrorism": these are some of the subjects addressed at the audience that Benedict XVI granted this morning to the President of the Federal Republic of Austria, Heinz Fischer, who then met the secretary of state, cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. "During the conversations that took place in a climate of great friendliness reads a note published by the newsroom of the Holy See they spoke at length of the presence and activity of the Catholic Church in Austrian society and rejoiced for the good bilateral relations existing between the Holy See and Austria and their agreement on the subject of the cultural and spiritual identity of Europe. In addition, they addressed topics that are particularly relevant in today’s world scenario, such as the promotion of dialogue between cultures and religions, in particular between Christianity and Islam, and the rejection of any form of terrorism". President Heinz Fischer, reads the note, "officially invited the Holy Father again to visit the Marian Sanctuary of Mariazell next year, an invitation the Holy Father accepted with pleasure". ” “
