We have the opportunity to share their burdensand responsibilities. Sometimes they speak of desperate situations, internationaldebt and land reform or violence. From America we hear about the violencefrom the small arms. The bishop tells us the truths from the people. Itis not manipulated news from governments.
Diplomats also visit our office.
The Vatican has 173 missions ofdiplomacy with the Holy See. I had lunch with the ambassadors of Egyptand some Asian countries. None of them were Christian countries. We toldthem bout the situations in their counties. After lunch they said nowwe know the Holy See is not just concerned with the soul but for the humanbeing.