Social, economic problems can't be solved without God, says pope

Published: 2008-05-29

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Social, political and economic problems can never be resolved fully if humanity does not put God back at the center of life, Pope Benedict XVI said. It is only through God and with one's hopes and values springing from him that "it is possible to rediscover a strong and steady faith in life and give soundness and energy to our projects" promoting people's welfare, he said. The pope spoke May 29 during a private audience with Italian bishops who were meeting for their general assembly in Rome. Even though Italian society is facing many problems, the pope said, "the fundamental problem of humanity remains the problem of God." He said, "No other human and social problem will ever be truly resolved if God does not return to the center of our life."

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