VATICA, Oct 25 Vatican Powers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a joint appeal to the world, the text of which was distributed on Tuesday by the Press Service of the Holy See. Development, Cardinals José Tolentino Mendonza, Kevin Farrell and Michael Czerny.» In a spirit of solidarity, we call on world leaders to seek just and peaceful solutions to all disputes and conflicts. We invite them to promote dialogue, understanding and brotherhood among peoples and uphold the dignity of every man, woman and child, especially the poor, the exiled and those who suffer because of the brutality of war and armed conflict,» the proclamation says. «God wants peace and unity in our human eskoy family. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a great symbol of this unity, because they unite people and peoples in healthy competition and encourage our world to consider sports competition as a true path to peace … United in this belief, we call on world leaders to follow this path for the benefit of every nation and everyone people,» the representatives of the IOC and the Holy See emphasized.
