“This war and other conflicts around the world represent a defeat, not only for the directly involved parties, but also for all of humanity,” says the Pope.
With the theme “No one can save himself alone. Let’s start again from Covid-19 together to draw the paths of peace”, the text brings a dedicated reflection to the post-pandemic world in addition to the Pope’s lament.
“As soon as we dared to hope that the worst of the night of the epidemic was over, we saw another scourge unfold: the war in Ukraine,” Francis said.
“Of course, this is not the post-Covid era we were hoping for.
Although a vaccine for Covid-19 has been found, adequate solutions for the war have not yet been found,” said the priest, “beating the war virus is more difficult because it comes from within, not from the outside. The human heart is corrupted by sin”.
The leader of the Catholic Church also points out that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, has reaped innocent victims and has spread uncertainty not only for those directly affected, but also for everyone, even the public, in a generalized and indiscriminate manner. those who suffer from its side effects thousands of kilometers away”.
Dindar adds, “Think about the problems in wheat and fuel prices.”
According to the Argentine, various crises, including political and economic crises, are “all interconnected” and must be faced “with responsibility and compassion”.
“We must reconsider the theme of tackling the virus of inequality and guaranteeing public health for all; promoting peace actions to end conflicts and wars; taking care of our shared home in harmony and implementing clear and effective policies to confront climate change. decent work, support for those who do not even have the minimum wage,” he warned.
According to Jorge Bergoglio, “the scandal of hunger is hurting” and it is necessary to “evolve with appropriate policies, acceptance and integration, especially in relation to immigrants and the rejected”.
He argues that only “peace born of brotherly and disinterested love” can help “to overcome personal, social and global crises”. Together, in brotherhood and solidarity, we build peace, guarantee justice, and overcome the most painful events.
Holy Father invites everyone to “change their hearts” and emphasizes the need to strengthen the “sense of community and brotherhood” post-pandemic.
“The biggest lesson that Covid-19 has left us is the awareness that we all need each other, that our greatest treasure, albeit most fragile, is human brotherhood based on common divine lineage, and that no one can save himself,” he said.
Finally, the priest lauded the response of world authorities to the crisis caused by the epidemic and classified the commitment as “heroic” in some cases. (ANSA).
source: Noticias
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