There is neither real promotion of the common good nor real human development when there is ignorance of the fundamental pillars that govern a nation, its non-material goods:
1) life, which is a gift of God, a value always to be protected and promoted;
2) the family, the foundation of coexistence and a remedy against social fragmentation;
3) integral education, which cannot be reduced to the mere transmission of information for purposes of generating profit;
4) health, which must seek the integral well-being of the person, including the spiritual dimension, essential for human balance and healthy coexistence;
5) security, in the conviction that violence can be overcome only by changing human hearts.
Finally, Francis encouraged the youth, and everyone, to persevere in the fight for justice.
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A Shepherd Who Smells of His Sheep
Pope Francis' First Apostolic Visit Brings a New Take on World Youth Day
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Francis standing in line with other passengers carrying his own bag - on his way to Brazil. A Rare sight for a Pope!!!
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ROME, July 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) - As the Alitalia flight carrying Pope Francis landed in Rio de Janeiro, a palpable excitement filled the air as hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Brazil and millions following on TV and Internet, awaited the arrival of the first Latin American Pope in South America.
Pope Francis says atheists can do good and go to heaven too!
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Pope Francis has good news for atheists. Jesus died and was raised for them as well. His redemptive embrace was for all, not just a chosen few.The choice to accept its reach is our own. The Holy Father was not teaching anything new. In fact, this hope that all who do not yet know God are not only capable of doing good - but will progress toward that knowledge of God by doing good - is ancient. The Church wants all men and women to be saved.
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