Vatican
City, 14 June 2012 (VIS) - "This morning 14 June the Holy Father Benedict
XVI received in audience Jose Graziano da Silva, director general of the
Rome-based United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). The
director general subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State
Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti,
secretary for Relations with States.
"During
the cordial discussions great appreciation was expressed for the commitment
shown by the Holy See and the Catholic Church to combating hunger and poverty,
especially in Africa, and to remedying the worrying situation of world food
security", according to a Holy See Press Office communique released today.
"It was then noted that, despite the fact
that there are sufficient resources to satisfy the food requirements of the
entire planet, persistent economic, social and political obstacles hinder the
possibility of meeting those requirements. Finally, the hope was expressed that
the rural sector may once again take a leading role in development strategies,
that sustainable models of agricultural production and food consumption be
promoted, and that greater equity and efficiency be guaranteed in the
administration of the food system".
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