Angelus: Pope appeals for global
ceasefire amid Covid pandemic
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| Pope Francis during the Angelus (ANSA) |
Pope Francis joins the UN Secretary General, Antonio
Guterres in calling for a global ceasefire as the world faces the onslaught of
the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Vatican News
In words following the recitation of the Marian Prayer on
Sunday, Pope Francis highlighted an appeal launched by the Secretary General
of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres this week calling for an 'immediate
global ceasefire in all corners of the world', amidst the current Covid-19
pandemic.
Cessation of hostilities
From the Library of the Apostolic Palace, the Pope said he
joined all those who had made this call and he invited everyone “to follow it
up by ceasing all forms of hostilities, encouraging the creation of corridors
for humanitarian aid, openness to diplomacy, and attention to those who find
themselves in situations of vulnerability.”
Unity and Solidarity
“May our joint fight against the pandemic bring everyone to
recognize the great need to reinforce brotherly and sisterly bonds as members
of one human family”, the Pope said.
"In particular, may it inspire a renewed commitment to
overcome rivalries among leaders of nations and those parties involved.
Conflicts are not resolved through war.”
Antagonism and differences, Pope Francis underlined, “must
be overcome through dialogue and a constructive search for peace.”
Prisoners and groups
He also had a special mention for all those at this time who
have to live in groups, such as those in nursing homes and barracks.
The Pope also drew attention to those who are in
prison. In a special way, Pope Francis said, "I would like to
mention people in prisons. I have read an official memo from the Human Rights
Commission which talks about the problem of overcrowded prisons which could
become a tragedy. I call on the authorities to be sensitive to this serious problem
and to take the necessary measures to prevent future tragedies."
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