Pope to Croatian bishops: Well-formed Catholics can be voice of truth

Published: 2006-07-06

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Having well-formed Catholics in public office and in the media is important as they can be "a voice of truth" in the public realm, Pope Benedict XVI said. In a July 6 audience with bishops from Croatia, the pope underlined the need for all people to "know how to work for the glory of God and for the benefit of humanity." The bishops were in Rome as part of their "ad limina" visits, required of heads of dioceses every five years. For those nations facing growing secularization, "How can one not see, then, the importance of the presence of Catholics in public life" and in the media, the pope asked. Together with church leaders, Catholics in such professions can help "ensure that a voice of truth is heard on the problems of the day," he said.

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