Berlusconi Lauds Holy Father's Sincerity and Humility

INTERNATIONAL REACTION: POPE BENEDICT’S pastoral letter to the Irish yesterday prompted the unexpected approval of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

In a remarkable communiqué, which may or may not be influenced by forthcoming regional elections, Mr Berlusconi expressed admiration for the “humility and sincerity” shown by the pope in the letter.

“Benedict XVI, like many of his predecessors, is often called on to confront very difficult situations . . . The way in which he responds is remarkably efficient, at least for all those who are not guided by totally hostile sentiments, and it is efficient both for its humility and sincerity and for the sound reasoning of the pope,” he said.


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