John Paul II made it clear that... liberation theology based on the teaching of Jesus Christ was necessary, but liberation theology that used a Marxist analysis was unacceptable.

In fact, effective solidarity with the poor, both individual persons and entire nations, is indispensable for the construction of peace.

However, it must always remain a dialogue, and never an imposition of the church's own convictions and methods. Propose, not impose. To serve, and not to dominate.

We see violence to forcibly seize land, at any price, murders and corruption.

A servant church must have as its priority solidarity with the poor.

In this context, the church supports and favors every effort today to seek the full development of the personality of all human beings, and to promote their fundamental rights, their dignity and liberty.

The church must constantly promote dialogue.