호주 시드니를 방문 중인 교황은 이 날 세계 청년의 날을 맞아 시드니 항 인근에서 10만 명 이상이 참석한 가운데 열린 행사에서 이같이 밝혔습니다.
교황은 인류는 해양 등의 천연 자원을 채워지지 않는 소비욕으로 낭비해왔다고 말했습니다.
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Pope Benedict is urging young Catholics gathered in Sydney, Australia to
preserve Earth's fragile environment, and reject empty materialism and popular
culture.
The pontiff made the remarks today (Thursday) before more than
100-thousand pilgrims at a World Youth Day event near the famed Sydney Harbor.
Benedict told the crowd that mankind had squandered the planet's oceans and
other natural resources to "fuel an insatiable consumption."
He also denounced the constant portrayal of alcohol and drug abuse, violence
and sexual degradation in modern entertainment, especially on television and
the Internet.
Benedict's speech came after a slow boat tour of the harbor, which began with a
traditional Aboriginal ceremony.
At an official welcoming ceremony earlier today, Benedict applauded Australia's
official apology to the country's indigenous peoples.