Richard Poynder has a new blog post on some statements made by Pope Benedict XVI regarding intellectual property. Pope Benedict is quoted as condemning rich countries who aggressively assert their intellectual property. Though the statements might be construed to support open access, the movement itself is not directly mentioned. Poynder suggests that the Vactican could do more to support free dissemination of their intellectual property.
…If he [Pope Benedict] were asked the question (and knew what OA was) he would doubtless say he does support it. But if he is genuinely concerned at the way in which rich countries are asserting their intellectual property should the Vatican not be leading from the front?
