ROME, Feb 21, 2001 (LSN.ca) – The Vatican has commenced meetings with Italian political parties to encourage them, regardless of political affiliation, to uphold values of central concern to the Church. Zenit News reported yesterday that Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, confirmed that the Vatican is engaged in providing Catholics with information on the stands of politicians regarding key issues. The issues of life and abortion are given foremost consideration.
A list of issues in consideration mentioned by Cardinal Sodano were: life and abortion, aid to private schools, family, and solidarity. “These are topics that are heartfelt by Italian Catholics, and even more so by the Pope who, as Bishop of Rome, loves the life of the Church in Italy,” Cardinal Sodano told the press.
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