Tuesday, November 07, 2006

B16 and child immunization

Pope Benedict XVI today became the holder of the first bond issued by the British government to help fund immunization programs for children under the age of 5 in the developing world.

Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, was expected to fly to London to attend the bond sale on behalf of the Pope. The pontiff reportedly wants to show his full support for the initiative, which was first presented at the Vatican during a 2004 conference on poverty and globalization, reported ANSA.
Via Catholic News Agency. Go Papa Bene!

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