31. On Saturday, the pope urged public officials to display courage and morality in carrying out their duties. 32. The pope has urged people to cut back on television. 33. The pope also has urged moderation. 34. The pope also urged legislators to support restrictive laws on abortion. 35. The pope also urged states to permit citizens to freely choose and practice their religion. 36. The pope also urged women to protest to media companies and advertisers regarding programs that insult women. 37. The pope urged Castro to release political prisoners. 38. The Roman Catholic Church is suppressed in mainland China, and the pope has urged Beijing to grant full religious freedom. 39. The Vatican does not have diplomatic relations with China, which the pope has urged to grant full religious freedom to Roman Catholics. 40. Throughout his visit, the pope urged Lebanese to forgive civil war wrongs and unite in rebuilding their country. |