In his New Year’s wishes to the world, Pope Francis encouraged people to focus on the good which unites them and decried violence against women while acknowledging that the pandemic has left many scared and struggling amid economic inequality.
acknowledging that the coronavirus pandemic has left many scared and struggling amid economic inequality.
Peace, the pope said, “demands concrete actions. It is built by being attentive to the least, by promoting justice, with the courage to forgive, thus extinguishing the fire of hatred.” The Roman Catholic Church marks Jan. 1 as a day dedicated to world peace, and the basilica ceremony a paid tribute to the Virgin Mary’s special place in the faith as the mother of Jesus.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Pope Francis calls violence against women an 'insult to God' in New Year's Day homilyPope Francis has condemned violence against women as an 'insult to God' in his New Year's Day homily.
Lire la suite »
Pope on new year: Pandemic is hard, but focus on the goodPope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women
Lire la suite »
Pope urges peace at New Year, says hurting women insults GodPope Francis urged the world to 'roll up our sleeves' for peace in a New Year's message Saturday, while calling violence against women an affront to God.
Lire la suite »
Violence against women insults God, pope says in New Year's messagePope Francis used his New Year's message on Saturday to issue a clarion call for an end to violence against women, saying it was insulting to God.
Lire la suite »
Pope on new year: Pandemic is hard, but focus on the good | AP NewsVATICAN CITY (AP) — In his New Year's wishes to the world, Pope Francis encouraged people Saturday to focus on the good which unites them and decried violence against women while acknowledging that the coronavirus pandemic has left many scared and struggling amid economic inequality.
Lire la suite »
Pope, in New Year's homily, praises women as peacemakersPope Francis ushered in the new year by praising the skills women bring to promoting peace in the world, and he equated violence against women to an offense against God.
Lire la suite »