Wants it to be the cornerstone of diplomatic activity.
If I had to choose a quote from our latest print issue that could serve as a motto for the whole edition, I think I’d have to go with Pope Francis’ words to the Vatican diplomatic corps advising them to “abandon the familiar rhetoric and start from the essential consideration that we are dealing, above all, with persons.”
As to what the heck that means, well gosh . . .
Not data, principles, logic, all that governs our dealing with persons?
Blithe Spirit 