” “” “An appeal to do all one can to stop the spreading of the HIV virus across the world was made by the Pope this morning. In the greetings in Italian that he sent at the end of his Wednesday catechesis, Benedict XVI mentioned that 1st December will be the World Day against Aids. "I am spiritually close he said to all those who suffer from this terrible disease as well as to their families, especially those who have lost some beloved one. To all of them, I ensure my prayer. In addition, I would like to urge all the people of good will to multiply their efforts to stop the spreading of the HIV virus, to fight the contempt that often affects the people who suffer from it, and to take care of the sick, especially when they are children". ” “” “” “” “
