Second, we are involving major world banks in our economic modernization activities and will benefit from their expertise.

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He rose to prominence as a young theologian in the wake of World War II, calling for modernization in the church, and decades later cemented his influence as the Vatican's chief of doctrine, championing church tradition and reining in Catholics who challenged it.

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In this perspective, the critical relationship between dialogue and cultural diversity has shifted: cultural diversity is no longer a defender of traditions, and dialogue provides access to the world's cultural resources and has become synonymous with modernization.

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