Pope endorses call by Italian bishops

Updated: 17:08, Monday, 30 May 2005

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Pope Benedict XVI
Endorses call by bishops

Pope Benedict XVI has endorsed a call by Italian bishops for voters to abstain from an upcoming referendum on relaxing Italy's stringent fertility legislation.  

He said: 'You are obliged to illuminate the choice of Catholics and of all citizens in the imminent referendum on assisted procreation.'

The Pontiff was speaking at an address to members of the Italian Bishops' Conference at the Vatican.

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