Pope invests in kids.LONDON -- Pope Benedict XVI  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. has become the first buyer of an innovative new bond issued by the British government to accelerate the vaccination of children in the developing world. Joining the pope in buying the $1,000 bond were the chief rabbi "Chief Rabbinate" redirects here. See also Chief Rabbinate of Israel.Chief Rabbi is a title given in several countries to the recognised religious leader of that country's Jewish community, or to a rabbinic leader appointed by the local secular authorities. of Britain and U2 lead singer Bono, according to Bloomberg.com. The $1,000 from each bond can vaccinate vac·ci·nate v. To inoculate with a vaccine in order to produce immunity to an infectious disease such as diphtheria or typhus. vac as many as 30 children against infectious diseases such as polio, hepatitis, and diptheria. Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (Justitia et Pax) is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church. , represented the pope at the November 7 sale. "It is the hope of Pope Benedict that the participation by the church in this program will help to inspire others to take the step toward concrete action," he said. |
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