Francisco's request to political leaders at Easter Mass – International

The dad Francisco celebrated this Sunday Mbad of Resurrection of Jesus on St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, where he gave the blessing Urbi and Orbi with which he asked to open "our heart to the needs of the poor, the unemployed and the marginalized".
"We open our hearts to the needs of the needy, the defenseless, the poor, the unemployed, the marginalized, those who knock on our door in search of bread, a refuge or the recognition of their dignity" asked Francisco.

In his message, the pope also referred to the Venezuela's political crisis and he asked the authorities of the Bolivarian country "to take concrete measures to remedy the divisions and give the people the help they need".

On the other hand, the Sovereign Pontiff mentioned the conflict in Nicaragua and asked "to find a peaceful and negotiated solution as soon as possible in the interest of all".

Francisco also recalled the victims of attacks on churches and Catholic hotels in Sri Lanka and expressed dismay at the attacks that left at least 185 dead and 500 wounded.

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 accept it, ending the "arms race and the worrying proliferation of arms, especially in the most economically advanced countries", while reminding the poor, 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".

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

Sure Middle East, regretted that the region suffers from "continuous divisions and tensions", called for Israelis and Palestinians together to seek "a future of peace and stability" and criticized the conflict in Yemen, where children are particularly affected by hunger and war.

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 Africa, in countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and South Sudan, has launched a special reflection on Sudan, "which is currently going through a period of political uncertainty".

Finally, he asked that Ukraine, "who continue to suffer from the ongoing conflict, find comfort in this Easter".