11.   The pontiff said human life is a divine gift.

12.   The pontiff said, however, that inter-religious dialogue was needed on ethical issues such as abortion, human cloning and the spreading of good throughout humanity.

13.   Then the pontiff said he would be leaving for the mountains on his own holiday Wednesday, and wished everyone a happy vacation.

14.   The pontiff said the station also needs to foster dialogue with non-Catholics in Asia.

15.   The pontiff said there could be no true peace without respect for the dignity fo peoples, and the equal distribution of benefits in society.

16.   The pontiff said Africans should reject a way of life which does not correspond to the best of their traditions and the Christian faith.

17.   The pontiff said he hoped elections would take place in Zaire as scheduled in coming months.

18.   The pontiff said in a letter he approved of the proposal that was endorsed by President Bill Clinton, sources aid.