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-20
140205_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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