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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office has released the following statement today from Director Fr. Federico Lombardi: “On the occasion of the passing of the Tour de France through Valle d'Aosta, the Holy Father – who is currently in Les Combes di Introd – offers his cordial greetings to the athletes and organizers of the course and also extends his thought to all those involved in sports activities and competitions during this time, with the hope that participation in sports may contribute to the integral growth of the person and that it may never be separated from respect for moral values and may remain attentive to educational values.” (SL) (Agenzia Fides 21/7/2009)
