Cardinal Rode Calls for Restraint in Use of Resources

Brussels, 5 May - Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode called on Monday for restraint in the use of natural resources. "We have to endeavour for more moderate appetites and learn how to limit ourselves," he said after a traditional meeting of EU officials with religious leaders.

Brussels, Belgium From left to right: Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poetttering at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
From left to right: Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poetttering at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Senior EU representatives and religious leaders at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Senior EU representatives and religious leaders at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Senior EU representatives and religious leaders at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Senior EU representatives and religious leaders at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode (right) and Slovenian Cardinal Janez Jansa at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode (right) and Slovenian Cardinal Janez Jansa at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Cardinal Franc Rode at a news conference following a meeting with religious leaders from around Europe.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels
Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels The President of the European Parliament Hans-Geert Poetering, Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels
The President of the European Parliament Hans-Geert Poetering, Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels The President of the European Parliament Hans-Geert Poetering, Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels
The President of the European Parliament Hans-Geert Poetering, Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode prior to a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa (left) and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso (centre) are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode (right) prior a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels
Slovenian Prime Minister and President of the EU Council Janez Jansa (left) and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso (centre) are welcoming Cardinal Franc Rode (right) prior a meeting of EU officials and religious leaders.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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