Poles and Germans: reconciliation and forgiveness are possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn his greeting to the Polish people, he addressed in particular the organizers and participants of the conference dedicated to the message of reconciliation that the Polish bishops sent to the German bishops sixty years ago, which changed the history of Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Holy Father has encouraged that the words of that document \u2014 \u2019We forgive and ask forgiveness\u2019 \u2014 \u201cbe a testimony to peoples in conflict today that reconciliation and forgiveness are possible when they arise from a mutual desire for peace and a common commitment, truly, for the good of humanity. I bless you all!\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHe expressed the same sentiment to German-speaking pilgrims when greeting participants at the same exhibition on \u2018Reconciliation for Europe.\u2019 \u201cI thank you for this important event and encourage all people of good will to work for reconciliation and peace among peoples.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n