Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the English translation of remarks made this morning by Pope Francis, who addressed the new nonresident ambassadors to the Holy See. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: english language translation of pope francis' address for the new non- resident ambassadors to the holy see: kyrgyzstan, antigua and barbuda, luxembourg and botswana (16 May 2013) Your Excellencies, I am pleased to receive you for the presentation of the Letters accrediting you as Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See on the part of your respective countries: Kytgyzstan, Antigua and Barbuda, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Botswana. The gracious words which you have addressed to me, for which I thank you heartily, have testified that the Heads of State of your countries are concerned to develop relations of respect and cooperation with the Holy See. I would ask you kindly to convey to them my sentiments of gratitude and esteem, together with the assurance of my prayers for them and their fellow citizens. Ladies and Gentlemen, our human family is presently experiencing something of a turning point in its own history, if we consider the advances made in various areas. We can only praise the positive achievements which contribute to the authentic welfare of mankind, in fields such as those of health, education and communications.…”