The Holy Father reminds the bishops of Scotland that efforts must be made against secularism and against euthanasia.

Benedict XVI: The Church has a positive vision of man

Video: http://www.h2onews.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22444956&catid=53&Itemid=14 The Church's teaching on social and ethical issues is sometimes presented as a series of prohibitions and not as an impetus to improve the life of a man, realizing the potential that God has placed in each of us. Speaking to the bishops of Scotland, whom the Pope received at the end of their Ad Limina visit, Benedict XVI has asked to always present the positive vision of Church teaching to man and society. The Pope reiterated in his speech that the bishops must defend the Church's right to struggle against secularism, against euthanasia, and against developments in bioethics that could undermine the future of humanity. From the Church's perspective, he asked the bishops to reinforce the apostolate of the laity, forming them towards a Christian witness in the family and workplace. Requesting a strong presence of the Church in media communications, the Pope confirmed the preparation of his upcoming trip to Scotland. Pope: Children have the right to grow up in a united family On Monday, February 8th, Benedict XVI received participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family. Video: http://www.h2onews.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22444994&catid=53&Itemid=14

To protect children and denounce the abuses committed against them was Benedict XVI's exhortation in his speech to participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family on February 8th.

The Pope praised the council's projects dedicated to the education of engaged couples. "The family founded on marriage between a man and a woman," the Holy Father said, "is the greatest help that can be given to children […]. A troubled family environment, the division of the parents and, in particular, separation through divorce are not without consequences for children."

"Supporting the family and promoting its true good, its rights, its unity and stability," the Pope concluded, "is the best way to protect the rights and the real needs of children."