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Pope's Message to President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development

"Only love, not a spirit of antagonism, can pinpoint more and more accurately the methods to be adopted for the effective support of the poor"

Vatican City, February 13, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1179 hits

Here is the text of the Holy Father's Message toKanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, on the occasion of the 36th session of the Governing …

October 17, 2012 | 863 hits

Here is a translation of the message that the Pope Benedict XVI sent to the Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mr. Jose Graziano da Silva, on the …

Pontiff Highlights Fundamental Right of People to 'Sufficient and Healthy Nutrition'

October 17, 2012 | 1558 hits

In a statement to the Director General of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, José Graziano da Silva, Pope Benedict XVI stated that Church regards agricultural initiatives important in …

Genetically Modified Organisms Still Being Debated

December 03, 2010 | 1707 hits

The Vatican does not have an official position on genetically modified organisms, according to the director of the Vatican press office. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi made this clarification …

Says It's Time to Promote Responsible Consumption

November 14, 2010 | 2631 hits

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"This Is the Moment for the Reevaluation of Agriculture"

November 14, 2010 | 2282 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the midday Angelus together with those gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! In the …

Calls Individuals to Responsibility for World Hunger

October 15, 2010 | 2014 hits

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"Everyone Needs to Make a Commitment to ... the Agricultural Sector"

October 15, 2010 | 1703 hits

Here is the message Benedict XVI sent to Jacques Diouf, director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on the oaccasion of World Food Day, which will be …

Biologists Underline Moral Duty to Allow Engineered Crops

October 14, 2009 | 3401 hits

There is fear among the media, the public, as well as bishops, that new seed varieties will make African farmers economically dependent on seed companies. This possibility is applicable not …

"Theirs Is a Work Which Carries With It a Dignity All Its Own"

February 20, 2009 | 1109 hits

Here is the text of the address Benedict XVI gave today to the members of the U.N. International Fund for Agricultural Development on the occasion of celebrations marking the 30th anniversary …

Emphasizes Importance of Agriculture in Development

November 28, 2008 | 991 hits

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"Fighting Against Hunger Is Conditioned by Multiple Factors"

November 28, 2008 | 820 hits

Here is the address given by Monsignor Renato Volante, permanent observer of the Holy See at the Rome-based U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at the group's 35th special session, …

May 19, 2008 | 620 hits

The bishops of Argentina are urgently asking for an agreement between striking farmers and the government. The conflict began two months ago over an increase in export taxes on grain. The …

"Peace, Prosperity and Respect for Human Rights Are Inseparably Linked"

November 22, 2007 | 2369 hits

Here is the text of the address Benedict XVI delivered today to members of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. * * * Mr President, Mr Director General, Ladies and Gentlemen, As you …