LIPU hails pope's concern over hunting bill

The Italian society for the

protection of birds, LIPU, on Wednesday hailed Pope Leo XIV's

concern over a government bill that would make it easier to hunt

animals including the small birds that are a favourite target of

Italian hunters.

"It is with emotion and gratitude that we received the Pope's

response to our note of concern regarding Bill 1552 on hunting,"

said LIPU-BirdLife Italia, releasing a letter from the Vatican

Secretariat of State addressed to them.

Leo XIV, LIPU said, while emphasizing the Holy See's

unquestionable impartiality with respect to "legislative matters

of States," defined the issue as "a matter of great social and

moral importance," "praying that LIPU's legitimate wishes be

fulfilled."

The Pope, the statement continued, also assured that the Holy

See will not fail to promote "respect and protection of

creation."

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