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POPE CALLS FOR PRUDENT DRIVING DURING VACATIONS

VATICAN CITY, JUN 26, 2005 (VIS) - Pope Benedict, in addressing tens of
thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square this morning as they gathered to
pray the Angelus, spoke of the solemnity Wednesday of Sts. Peter and Paul,
Apostles and patrons of Rome, and said this feast "will be a significant
occasion to underline the unity and catholicity of the Church."

"As has been done in the past," he noted, "there will be a special delegation
present, sent by the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople. I invite the
faithful in Rome, who venerate the holy apostles Peter and Paul as their
special patrons, pilgrims and the entire People of God to pray for heavenly
protection on the Church and her pastors."

Then, noting that summer holidays are starting in the countries of the northern
hemisphere, the Holy Father said: "While I hope that everyone can live with
serenity a period of well-earned rest and relaxation, I would like to make an
appeal for prudence for all those who are starting their trip to vacation
spots. Every day, unfortunately, especially over the weekend, there are many
highway accidents with so many lives tragically cut short, more than half of
whom are young people.

"In recent years," added Benedict XVI, "much has been done to prevent such
tragic accidents but more can and must be done, with everyone's contribution
and commitment. Distraction and superficiality must be vanquished for, in a
single moment, they can ruin one's own life and that of others. Life is
precious and unique: it must always be respected and protected, even with a
correct and prudent behaviour on the highway."
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