Pope Francis appeals for unity in the fight against
poverty
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
on Sunday called on all men and women of good will to unite in the fight
against poverty by implementing serious political legislation in support of
families and employment.
Speaking during the Angelus
in St. Peter’s Square after the morning’sCanonization
Mass, the Pope recalled the “International Day for the Eradication of
Poverty” which is marked on Monday, 17 October, and said: “Let us
join our moral and economic forces to fight together against poverty that degrades,
offends and kills so many of our brothers and sisters, by giving life to
serious policies in support of families and employment”.
During his address, the Pope
also renewed his appeal to pray insistently and fervently for peace, and he
thanked those who had travelled from various countries across the world to pay
homage to the new
Saints.
“A special greeting in
particular goes to the official delegations of Argentina, Spain, France, Italy,
Mexico. May the example and intercession of these luminous witnesses give
support to each of you in your work and service for the good of the Church and
of civil society” he said.
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