text: 0f the report was understandably different from other reports, it none the less demonstrated the concern of the Holy See with the elimination Of racial discrimination and the efforts of local churches to promote, inter alia, pluralism, tolerance, inter-religious dialogue and the overcoming of divisions between races= Members also made an appeal that the Holy See should continue its efforts t0 Pratect indigenous peoples throughout the world. 209. Clarification was requested of the attitude of the Holy See towards priests living and working among the most oppressed people in society, particularly in Latin America, and media allegations concerning the Church's reticence towards such priests. Comment was also invited on the role played in some Western countries by ultra-conservative movements claiming links to the Catholic Church, which were often antagonistic towards immigrants or refugees. In addition, members sought information on the current situation of discussions being held by the Catholic Church with other Christian denominations. -51- 210. Given the enormous influence of the Catholic Church, it was observed that the Holy See could comment more quickly and forcefully on topical issues. The Special Committee against APartheid, for example, had waited a long time for a clear-cut and assertive condemnation of apartheid from the Holy See. During the Nigerian civil war in the late 196Os, the Holy See had also delayed taking a firm position on the matter. 211. The representative of the Holy See thanked the members for their comments and observations, which would be taken into account in the preparation of the next periodic report. He did not agree that the Church's action to combat racial discrimination was as indirect as had been suggested, although admittedly the Koly See did not have at its disposal the same legislative and other measures open to other States parties. The Church's attitude to priests working and living among 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the role of the Holy See in promoting social justice and combating racial discrimination, as well as its interactions with other Christian denominations and its stance on certain social issues. It seems to be more focused on the Church's social and moral responsibilities rather than specific economic or environmental issues.