Message for World Day of Tourism

"An Ethic of Tourism Must Be Promoted"

June 19, 2001 | 180 hits

Here is the text of John Paul IIs Message for the 22nd World Day of Tourism, distributed today by the Holy Sees press office. * * * Message of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II for the …

Tourism´s Subculture Can Degrade Everyone, Pope Says

Denounces Sex Trade and "Superficial Exoticism"

June 19, 2001 | 56 hits

John Paul II believes that tourism can be a privileged instrument of peace and progress, but also of "humiliating aberrations, such as the exploitation of women and children in an …

Sports Seen Suffering From Violence and Commercialization

Vatican Voices Views at World Conference of Tourism

February 22, 2001 | 68 hits

The Vatican raised its voice at the World Conference of Tourism, urging that the world of sports be freed from violence and excessive commercialism. In addressing the conference on "Sports and …