The Pontifical Academy of Life is holding a two-day workshop 25-26 June. His Holiness Pope Francis met with the participants and shared his thoughts with them regarding the theme: Equal Beginnings. But then? A global responsibility”. Holy Father Pope Francis began saying that “human ecology” needs to be encouraged to consider “the ethical and spiritual quality of life in all of its phases”. Scientific studies on the human person are important, but need to be integrated within the broader realization of the person’s origins. Human life “burst on the world scene with the wonder of word and thought, of affections and spirit”, the Pontiff said.
As reported by Vatican news, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “When babies are exposed to privation and war; when the old are abandoned—we instead perform the ‘dirty’ work of death. Christians must be strong in their inspiration and commit themselves ever more vigorously to work against such works sustained by sin.” Further, His Holiness added, “Bioethics must not define the value of a person beginning from illness. It must begin with the profound conviction of the irrevocable dignity of the human person, just as God loves each person” through every phase and in every condition of life.”
Holy Father Pope Francis concluded his remarks by reminding that “Christian wisdom must passionately contribute to the thought that humankind is destined to share in God’s life after death where we will remain in eternal awe before all things visible’ and invisible, hidden in the Creator’s womb.”
