Pope Francis met with a delegation of young people from Belgium on Monday (10), asking them to fight for peace as humanity is in “great danger”.
The representatives who went to the Vatican are the so-called Belgian “ambassadors” of the next World Youth Day, which will be held in Portugal in 2023.
As you know, we are going through a difficult time for humanity, which is in great danger. We are in serious danger. That is why I say to you, be the craftsmen and ambassadors of peace around and within you, so that the world will find the beauty of love, coexistence, brotherhood and solidarity again.
Pope Francis meets with youth delegation
The speech, albeit indirectly, refers to the current war in Europe with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and it is one of the most recurring themes of current meetings and celebrations by Francis.
Saying that young people “do not need to be superheroes” to change the world, and that current difficulties “can be discouraged” by feeling “not feeling the problem”, the Catholic leader urged them “not to be”. fear”.
“Be creative, be creative. Raise your eyes to face life’s challenges. Never tire of being bearers of the Gospel wherever you go. I know you are generous, full of enthusiasm and ready to conquer the world. Life – and they are many. Focus on the essentials,” he added.
source: Noticias
