2009年1月2日星期五

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Yahoo! News: Religion News

Pope seeks major changes to financial system (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2009 05:49 AM CST

Pope Benedict XVI visits the nativity scene after celebrating a New Year's Eve vespers service, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI is calling for 'sobriety and solidarity' in 2009 as the world struggles with economic and social woes. His appeal was made amid the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica during a New Year's Eve vespers service on Wednesday. Benedict described these times as being 'marked by uncertainty and worry for the future.' (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)AP - Pope Benedict XVI challenged world leaders on Thursday to make major changes to the global financial system, saying short-term answers to the financial crisis weren't sufficient.


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