Low birthrate, family breakdowns show dangers of secularism, Pope tells bishops of Belarus
December 17, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI met on December 17 with the Catholic bishops of Belarus, who were in Rome for their ad limina visit. The Pontiff told the bishops that their priority should be “to underline the power of faith: a faith rooted in solid tradition.” That strong faith, he said, would be an antidote to “the temptations of secularization, hedonism, and relativism-- signs of which are the problems of the falling birthrate, the fragility of families, and the illusion of finding fortune outside the homeland.” The Pope observed that the Orthodox Church in Belarus will make common cause with Catholics in this fight against secularism.
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