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Benedict XVI Recalls '56 Budapest Uprising
ÁÄ: The Human Person Takes Precedence Over the State, He Says VATICAN CITY, OCT. 23, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI joined the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the Budapest uprising against the Soviet-Communist regime with a message to Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom. After recalling the tragic events of Oct. 23, 1956, that, "in the space of a few days, left thousands of people dead or wounded, and caused deep distress throughout the world," the Holy Father recalled the efforts of Pope Pius XII. In particular, Benedict XVI noted in his message how his predecessor "pleaded insistently that the international community recognize Hungary's right to self-determination." After emphasizing the importance of this event for the history of the Hungarian people and for all of Europe, the Pope said that he is taking part in the celebrations through the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, who until recently was his secretary of state. After highlighting "the thousand-year-old agreement that governs relations between the Apostolic See and the noble people of Hungary," the Holy Father said he was "pleased to observe" that, "despite all the oppression they have endured down the centuries," the Hungarian people "have always maintained the correct evaluation of the relationship between the state and citizens, beyond all ideology." Enriched "According to the Christian vision that inspired the various peoples who were to form the Hungarian nation, the human person, with his legitimate moral, ethical and social aspirations, takes precedence over the state," wrote Benedict XVI. "The legal structure and the secular nature of the state have always been conceived with respect for natural law expressed in authentic national values which, for believers, are enriched by Revelation," he added. Benedict XVI ended his message with the "heartfelt wish" that "Hungary may build a future free from all forms of oppression and ideological conditioning." And the Pontiff hoped that the commemoration of this historical event might "provide an occasion for timely reflection on the moral, ethical and spiritual ideals and values that have shaped Europe, of which Hungary is a part." "May your country," he added, "… continue to promote a civilization based on respect for the human person and his supreme destiny." ZE06102307
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ÁÄ: Presents Analysis of Moscow-Vatican Relations ROME, OCT. 27, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Through dialogue Christianity can once again become a factor of unity, says the ambassador representing Russia before the Holy See. Nikolay Sadchikov, speaking at the presentation of a book on the relations between the Catholic Church and Russia, said: "We represent the two main branches of Christianity that, in my opinion, are in great need of joining forces to consolidate Christian morality and values in peoples' minds and hearts. "In the void of ideologies, the Christian faith must become, as it was centuries ago, a factor of unity." The event on Oct. 20 introduced the volume "Santa Sede e Russia. Da Leone XIII a Pio XI" (The Holy See and Russia from Leo XIII to Pius XI), written by Massimiliano Valente and published in Italian by the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The Russian ambassador described the book as a "joint scientific work of historians of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Vatican, dedicated to the stages of development of the not always easy relations between Russia and the Holy See." "Dialogue, especially with the participation of historians, is an important instrument of communication which allows for better mutual knowledge and understanding," added Sadchikov. In regard to Russian-Vatican relations, the ambassador said: "Although traditionally the shadow of religious difficulties was always coloring them, in my opinion they are developing positively." The presentation at the Teutonic College was attended by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, Monsignor Walter Brandmüller, president of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, and Archbishop Claudio Celli, secretary of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. Massimiliano Valente is a professor of political science at St. Mary of the Assumption University of Rome and an official of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The volume includes the minutes of the symposium held in Vienna in 2001 on relations between Russia and the Holy See. ZE06102721
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