Bishops Speak Out on Terrorism, ‘Inequalities’
Bishops from around the world issued a sharp condemnation of terrorism coupled with a moral denunciation of “gross inequalities” among nations.
The Vatican released the closing message of a special monthlong assembly of bishops.
The assembly voiced “its deepest sympathy for the victims of the outrages of Sept. 11 and for their families. We are praying for them and all the other victims of terrorism in the world,” the message said.
But, the bishops went on, “we could not close our eyes to many other collective tragedies.”
They noted that 80% of the world’s population lives on 20% of its income and concluded, “A drastic moral change is required.”
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