” ” ” ” ” ” ” “Benedict XVI mentioned his "cooperation" with card. Ruini "on the topics of the diocesan ecclesial conferences, aimed to respond to the main pastoral urgencies, in the light of the social and cultural context of the city. We all know that the «cultural project» is a special initiative of the Italian Churchm due to cardinal Ruini’s care and long-sightedness, but this phrase, « cultural project », more generally and deeply refers to the way the Church finds its place in society: in other words, the desire of the Christian community according to the mission of its Lord to be present amidst men and history with a project concerning man, the family, social relations, which takes inspiration from God’s Word and takes the form of a dialogue with the culture of the time". In this, card. Ruini, stated the Pope, "gave an example that is still set apart from the initiatives of the time, an example of commitment to «thinking of faith», which is perfectly consistent with the Magisterium of the Church". Then, Benedict XVI greeted card. Vallini "with deep affection" and welcomed him "to his new position": "From now on, my prayer for you will become particularly intense, so that the Lord may grant you all the gifts you may need for this new task. I encourage you to fully express your pastoral care and I wish you a serene, fruitful ministry".” ” ” “
