He added that international cooperation "must also address the root
causes upon which terrorism feeds in order to grow", and emphasised
the strong cultural component of the present terroristic challenge.
"Young people travelling abroad to join the ranks of terrorist
organisations are often youth of poor immigrant families, deluded by what
they feel is a situation of exclusion, and by the lack of values of some
wealthy societies. Together with the legal tools and resources to prevent
citizens from becoming foreign terrorist fighters, governments should
engage with civil society to address the problems of communities most at
risk of recruitment and radicalisation, and to achieve their smooth and
satisfactory social integration".
 "The Holy See - which is a sovereign international subject that also
represents a world faith community - affirms that people of faith have a
resolute responsibility to condemn those who seek to detach faith from
reason and to instrumentalise faith as a justification for violence",
he emphasised, concluding that, "at the same time, it should be
stressed that to end the new terroristic phenomenon, the goal of achieving
cultural understanding among peoples and countries, and social justice for
all, is indispensable".
 Comments of the Holy See on the Concluding Observations of the Committee
on the Rights of the Child
 Vatican City, 26 September 2014 (VIS) - The Holy See has communicated to
the competent offices of the United Nations in Geneva the document
"Comments of the Holy See on the Concluding Observations of the
Committee on the Rights of the Child". The Concluding Observations
were presented by the Committee on the Rights of the Child on 5 February,
following the reports, written responses and interactive dialogue submitted
to the Committee by the Holy See as a State signatory of the Convention on
the Rights of the Child (CRC).
 The full English text of the Holy See's comments may be consulted at
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/secretariat_state/2014/documents/rc-seg-st-20140205_concluding-observations-rights-child_en.html
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 The KAICIID deplores the abuse of religion to justify violent conflict
 Vatican City, 26 September 2014 (VIS) - The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, based
in New York, U.S.A., yesterday published a declaration of principles,
signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Saudi Arabia and Spain, as well
as by Fr. Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, M.C.C.J., secretary of the Pontifical
Council for Interreligious Dialogue, in his role as Holy See Observer, to
help build a united front to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the north
of Iraq, as well as in other regions of the world. The declaration was
approved unanimously by the multireligious Board of Directors of KAICIID,
who represent the major world religions of Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
 The full text of the Declaration, entitled "In the Face of
Conflict", is published below:
 "We believe in the sanctity of life and the inherent dignity of the
person. We believe that religion is an enabler of respect and
reconciliation. We believe that dialogue among people of different
religions and cultures is the path to lasting peace and social cohesion.
 "We affirm the purposes and principles enshrined in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, in particular the right to freedom of thought,
conscience and religion. These equal and inalienable rights of all members
of the human family are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the
world.
 "We condemn violent conflict in the world, more so violence committed
in the name of religion, and call for an end to violent hostility. We
deplore loss of life and commend those who seek to alleviate suffering, as
well as those who strive to promote wellbeing, harmony and peace. We oppose
the instrumentalisation of religion to make war. We strongly condemn
terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever,
wherever and for whatever purposes. And we condemn hate speech and
extremism that incite violence and fuel prejudice. KAICIID combats
prejudice and intolerance, in all their forms.
 "KAICIID counteracts the abuse of religion to justify oppression,
violence and conflict and facilitates peaceful resolution by bringing
conflict parties to the dialogue table. We continue to enhance
interreligious and intercultural dialogue in order to foster respect,
understanding and cooperation among people.
 "We resolve to promote mutual respect and understanding among
followers of all religions and peoples of all cultures, particularly
through dialogue. Let us look upon each other as sisters and brothers and,
and let us appreciate difference as enrichment rather than fearing
'otherness' as a threat".

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 Cardinals Nichols, Soo-Jung and Brenes Solorzano take possession of their
titular churches
 Vatican City, 26 September 2014 (VIS) - The Office of Liturgical
Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today announced that:
 - on Thursday 2 October, Cardinal Vincent Gerard Nichols, archbishop of
Westminster, will take possession of the title of the Most Holy Redeemer
and St. Alphonse in Via Merulana, Via Merulana, 26;
 - on Saturday, 4 October, Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-Jung, archbishop of
Seoul, will take possession of the title of San Crisogono, Piazza Sonnino,
44;
 - on Sunday 5 October, Cardinal Leopoldo Jose Brenes Solorzano, archbishop
of Managua, will take possession of the title of St. Joachim at Prati di
Castello, Piazza dei Quiriti, 17.

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 Audiences
 Vatican City, 26 September 2014 (VIS) - Today, the Holy Father received in audience:
 - Professor Klaus Schwab, Germany, founder and executive president of the
World Economic Forum (WEF), with his wife and entourage;
 - Abdou Diouf, secretary general of the International Organisation of La
Francophonie (OIF), with his wife and entourage;
 - Archbishop Joseph Chennoth, apostolic nuncio in Japan;
 - Diego Bossio, executive director of the "Administracion Nacional de
la Securidad Social", (ANSES), Argentina.

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 Other Pontifical Acts
 Vatican City, 26 September 2014 (VIS) - The Holy Father has appointed
Bishop Jose Antonio Fernandez Hurtado of Tuxtepec, Mexico as metropolitan
archbishop of Durango (area 82,017, population 1,385,000, Catholics
1,170,000, priests 178, permanent deacons 8, religious 275), Mexico. He
succeeds Archbishop Hector Gonzalez Martinez, whose resignation from the
pastoral care of the same archdiocese upon reaching the age limit was
accepted by the Holy Father.

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