| − | In a speech during July 2007 Pope Benedict XVI claimed, "There is much scientific proof in favour of evolution, which appears as a reality that we must see and which enriches our understanding of life and being as such," althrough "it does not answer the great philosophical question 'where does everything come from?'" The speech also stressed the importance of [[environmentalism]].<ref>http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22136550-5002700,00.html</ref> | + | In a speech during July 2007 Pope Benedict XVI claimed, "There is much scientific proof in favour of evolution, which appears as a reality that we must see and which enriches our understanding of life and being as such," although "it does not answer the great philosophical question 'where does everything come from?'" The speech also stressed the importance of [[environmentalism]].<ref>http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22136550-5002700,00.html</ref> |
| | This remains, as of August 2008, the most recent clear statement of his position on the subject. | | This remains, as of August 2008, the most recent clear statement of his position on the subject. |