Pope
Francis: I will do everything possible to build bridges between US, Cuba
(Vatican
Radio) Pope Francis said he will “do everything possible to build bridges, to
remove barriers, and to foster communication” between Cuba and the United
States during his 10-day visit to the two countries.
“That
communication can then bring about friendship,” he said during a teleconference
aired by CNN en Español on Friday.
The
Holy Father was answering questions from students in Havana and New York in an
ecounter which was organized with the charity “Scholas occurrentes.”
The
question about the US embargo on Cuba came from a student in Havana.
“One
of the nicest things is the friendship among societies,” Pope Francis said.
“That is what I would like you to want: a friendship among societies.”
Asked
by another Cuban student about his style of leadership, Pope Francis said, “a
good leader is one who is capable of bringing up other leaders. If a leader
wants to lead alone, he is a tyrant. True leadership is fruitful. Each one of
you has the seed of leadership."
"The
leaders of today will not be here tomorrow,” said Pope Francis. “If they do not
plant the seed of leadership in others, then they are no good, they are
dictators.”
Pope
Francis also spoke about the rights of children to an education, saying “we are
in a time of crisis in the world when it comes to education.”
“Think
the number of children in countries that are at war right now, with no
education. Thousands and thousands of children,” he said.
“It
is a challenge. It is a challenge that must be faced. And we have to start,”
the Pope said.
Pope
Francis challenged young people to not wait until the governments come to an
agreement, but called on them to “educate each other,” and commended those who
gave up holidays and weekends to teach others.
Pope
Francis also said an important part of education is playing, because that is
where you learn “how to be social, and how to enjoy life.”
“We
have lost track of the number of children who do not have the pleasure of being
able to play, because of war, poverty, or because they live on the street,” he
said.
During
the encounter, Pope Francis also said young people need to start taking care of
the environment, saying it is “shouting for us to pay attention.”
“First
of all, see the problems in your neighborhood, your city, and your country.
What environmental problems exist?” said the Pope, urging them to look for
concrete ways to act.
Pope
Francis ended the encounter by telling the young people “Do not be afraid,”
adding “fear paralyzes.” He reminded them the future in their han
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