Pope Francis called on political leaders, particularly those in nations with Christian traditions, to cancel or significantly reduce the debts of the poorest countries. In his traditional New Year's Day Angelus prayer, Pope Francis emphasized his stance against war, stating that it 'always destroys.' He also expressed gratitude to those working diplomatically to promote peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas worldwide.
After his traditional New Years’ Day Angelus prayer, Pope Francis issues a powerful call to political leaders, urging them to “set a good example by canceling or significantly reducing the debts of the poorest countries.”Addressing a crowded St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis once again emphasized his firm"no" to war, declaring that it"always destroys.
“I express my deep gratitude", he said,"to everyone who, in the many regions plagued by conflict, work toward dialogue and negotiations. Let us pray for an end to all fighting and for a decisive focus on peace and reconciliation. My thoughts go to war-torn Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Myanmar, Kivu, and so many other people in conflict.”, where, he said, he had seen footage and photographs depicting the devastation caused by war.
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