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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lkdood" data-source="post: 12831711" data-attributes="member: 92282">THE CHURCH IS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON GOOD IN SRI LANKAThe Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:"This  morning the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Mahinda  Rajapaksa, president of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.  The president subsequently went on to meet with Archbishop Dominique  Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States."During the cordial  discussions the parties illustrated the steps taken to favour  socio-economic development, and reconciliation among the communities hit  by the long internal conflict which has affected the country. The hope  was expressed that a global joint solution may soon be found  corresponding to the legitimate expectations of all the parties  involved."Finally, emphasis was given to to how the Catholic Church -  which makes an important contribution to the life of the country with  her religious witness and educational, healthcare and social assistance  activities - will continue to commit herself to the common good,  reciprocal understanding and the integral development of all citizens".</blockquote>

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