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Friday, November 04, 2005
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Bring it On
Large families are genuine testimonies of "optimism" and must be supported with appropriate social and legislative measures, says Benedict XVI.
"In the present social context, family nuclei with many children are a testimony of faith, courage and optimism, as without children there is no future!" he exclaimed, prompting applause and smiles from those present.
"I hope that more social and legislative measures will be promoted in defense and support of the largest families, which constitute a richness and hope for the whole country," Benedict XVI concluded.
The Italian Association of Large Families is holding its first congress, in Castelfusano, near Rome, attended by 2,500 people. (Zenit)
I love it that Italy has an 'Italian Association of Large Families'. I love it even more that they have national congresses. My trusty google search tells me that Hungary, Portugal, Israel, and a host of other countries have these. I also found a speech Pius XII gave to the organization back in 1951, so they are apparently quite old. No American branch, though. Anyone?
# posted by Jamie : 8:06 AM
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