This Monday, Pope Francis asked the rulers of the American continent to take care of “solve inequalities” and face the “painful phenomenon of migration”, reads the Christmas message read from the balcony of the facade of Saint Peter before the ‘utbi et orbi’ blessing.
May the Son of God, who became a humble Child, inspire the political authorities and all people of good will on the American continent to find suitable solutions that lead to the overcoming of social and political disagreements, Francis said in this message. traditionally seeks peace for various conflicts in the world.
As in other years Francisco He referred to the American continent, although without naming the countries, and called on its leaders “to fight against forms of poverty that offend the dignity of people, to solve inequalities and to face the painful phenomenon of migration.”
Last December 17, during the Angel of the Lord prayer, Francis lamented the situation of thousands andMigrants cross the dangerous Darien jungle between Colombia and Panamaand called for a “humanitarian response” to “avoid this tragic reality”.
“They cannot lose their lives in that jungle. A joint effort of the countries most directly concerned and the international community is needed to prevent the silence of this tragic reality and to offer a humanitarian response,” he added.
During the message in which he asked for an end to the war in Gaza, but also in Ukraine, Syria, Yemen or an end to the tension between the two Koreas and Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo
He also called for an end to weapons production.
“But in order to say no to war, it is necessary to say no to weapons. Because if a man, whose heart is unstable and wounded, finds in his hands the tools of death, sooner or later he will use them. And then how can we talk about peace if production increases , the sale and trade of arms?” Francisco noted.
According to the Panamanian authorities, up to On December 20, 513,782 migrants crossed the Dariénmost of whom are Venezuelans (326,589), followed by Ecuadorians (56,328) and Haitians (45,628) with the aim of reaching the United States and Canada in search of better living conditions.
The violence and socioeconomic conditions in their countries of origin are the main motivation for them to dare to cross half the continent on foot and the Darién, a deadly jungle plagued by natural hazards and the presence of armed groups.
Source: Panama America
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