The pope asked people "not having the necessary conditions to lead a dignified life" in Venezuela – 21/04/2019

Pope Francis today called on Venezuelan political leaders to put an end to the crisis in the country and he also called for a peaceful solution in Nicaragua, in his Easter message this Easter Sunday.

"May the joy of the Resurrection fill the hearts of all those in the Americas who are suffering the consequences of difficult political and economic situations." I am thinking in particular of the Venezuelan people: so many people who do not have the minimum conditions to lead a dignified and safe life, because of a crisis that continues and worsens, "said Francisco.

"That the Lord grant those who have political responsibility to work to put an end to social injustice, abuse and violence, and to take concrete measures to remedy the divisions and give the people the opportunity to do so. help she needs, "he added.

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In Nicaragua, Jorge Bergoglio encouraged continued efforts "to find a peaceful and negotiated solution as soon as possible in the interest of all Nicaraguans".

The pontiff presented his Easter message from the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica Vatican and emphasized the importance of ensuring peace in the world.

He encouraged the international community to support it, putting an end to "the arms race and the worrying proliferation of weaponsespecially in the most economically advanced countries ", and also remembers the defenseless, the poor, the unemployed and the marginalized.

He mentioned Syria, where its people are "victims of a conflict that continues and threatens to make us sink into resignation and even into indifference".

"It is time to renew the commitment to a political solution that responds to the just aspirations of freedom, peace and justice, attacks the humanitarian crisis and promotes safe return." displaced persons, as well as those who: have taken refuge in neighboring countries, particularly in Lebanon and Jordan, "he said.

In the Middle East, he regretted that the region suffers from "continuous divisions and tensions", hoped that Israelis and Palestinians would together seek "a future of peace and stability" and criticized the conflict in Yemen, where children in particular suffer the consequences of war

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He expressed the hope that "the weapons will stop the bloodshed in Libya, where in recent weeks defenseless people are dying again and many families are forced to leave their homes," and urged the parties involved to find a solution of dialogue to put an end to the political instability.

Francisco also called for peace and reconciliation to reign in Africa, in countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and South Sudan, and launched a special reflection on Sudan, "which is going through a period of political uncertainty".

Finally, he asked Ukraine, "who is still suffering from the ongoing conflict, to find solace at Easter".

After completing his message, he transmitted the traditional blessing Urbi and Orbi (for the city and for the world), then lamented the "cruel violence" after the attacks in Sri Lanka.

Previously, the Pope had presided at the Sunday Mbad of Resurrection in Plaza de San Pedro.

(Source: EFE)