Pontiff Urges Formation in Marriage Law

VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 19, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI greeted the participants in a course on matrimonial law and the canonical process.

The Pope mentioned the course at the end of today's general audience, encouraging the participants to take advantage of this "precious occasion of juridical formation so as to be able to offer your dioceses and communities a qualified and diligent service."

The course, sponsored by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, is under way in Rome through Friday.

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