AAS 80 - La Santa Sede

722 Acta Apostolicae Sedis - Commentarium Officiale
this respect I thank yon, Mr Ambassador, for your kind words about
the contribution that the Church is making to the improvement of the
livés of the people of Malawi.
There are many ways in which the politicai community and the
Church can and should collaborate in serving the social body. The
Second Vatican Council reminds us that "this service can be more
effectively rendered for the good of ali, if each (the politicai community
and the Church) works better for wholesome mutual coopération". 1 In
this process the Church shows respect for the politicai freedom and
responsibility of Citizens and fosters thèse values among them.
In this context, dialogue has a pivotai role to play. It enables
peoples to corne to know each other and to discover the values and
traditions peculiar to each community and nation. It is capable of
opening doors that have been closed by misunderstanding and préjudice.
It is a patii of moral and spiritual enrichment. And for yourself, as a
diplomatie représentative, dialogue is one of the primary ways in which
you are able to contribute to the progress of your country.
Mr Ambassador, as you assume your new responsibilities I assure
you of the full coopération of the Holy See. I ask Almighty God to
grant you health and happiness in your work and to bless ali the people
of Malawi with enduring peace.
III
Ad Ss.mum Dimitrium I, oecumenicum Patriarcham, qui Summum Pon­
tificem invisit habita.*
Sainteté,
« Béni soit celui qui vient au nom du Seigneur
Cette bénédiction du psalmiste me paraît tout à fait appropriée
pour exprimer les sentiments qui m'habitent en ce premier jour de
votre visite à l'Eglise de Rome et à son évêque.
Vous venez à nous au nom du Seigneur.
Nous vous accueillons au nom du Seigneur.
En lui, nous sommes Frères par la grâce du baptême et du sacer-
1 Gaudium et Spes, 76.
* Die 3 m. Decembris a. 1987.
1 Psaume 118, v. 26.