Source: Zenit
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The preacher of the Pontifical Household is denouncing violence against women, especially in the domestic realm, and is pointing out that Christ is the first to fight this crime.
Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa stated this in a homily at the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord, presided over by Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica.
Speaking about the brutal death of Jesus, and the violence that has always been present to a certain extent in human history, the priest pointed to a "grave and widespread" manifestation of this savagery.
"I am not speaking here of violence against children," he said, though he acknowledged that some clergy are "stained" by this crime. On this topic, "there is sufficient talk outside of here," he said.
Rather, the preacher highlighted the crime of violence against women.
"This is an occasion to make persons and institutions that fight against it understand that Christ is their best ally," he said.
Article provided by ZENIT News Agency.