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Pope: Economic Growth Must Respect Man.

Economic growth must look to the common good and an economy based on ethical foundations must be preoccupied with raising the well being of all sectors of society. The Pope reiterated this in his speech to Han Hong-soon, South Korea's new ambassador to the Holy See. The financial crisis of recent years - said the Pope - has brought attention to the need for an ethical foundation for politics and economics. Benedict XVI then highlighted the Church's commitment to the common good and the welfare of society, and the commitment to interreligious dialogue, which should increase understanding and respect between believers and within the state of Korea. The Church in particular wants to promote the values of ...