Pope Francis called for the end of "injustices and social divisions" in Venezuela

Pope Francis called for "concrete measures" to resolve the crisis in Venezuela, where he stressed that there was a "continuing and worsening crisis", in addition to asking those who suffer from "difficult economic situations" in Latin America, during his Easter blessing, in which he also spoke about the conflicts that concern the Holy See, such as Syria and Libya.

"May the joy of the Resurrection fill the hearts of all those who, on the American continent, suffer the consequences of political and economic difficulties," said the pontiff, giving the blessing "Urbi et Orbi" of St. Peter's Basilica.

In presiding over the celebration of his seventh anniversary of Easter as Pope, Jorge Bergoglio added: "I am thinking in particular of the Venezuelan people: in so many people who do not have the minimum conditions necessary to live a dignified and safe life , because of a crisis that continues and worsens"

"Let the Lord grant those with political responsibilities the opportunity to work for put an end to social injustice, abuse and violenceand take concrete action to address the divisions and give the people the help they need, "he told more than 60,000 people gathered to hear his words, according to Vatican estimates.

The pontiff also spoke of the situation in Nicaragua and asked "that the risen Lord enlighten the efforts" in this country "to find as soon as possible a peaceful and negotiated solution for the benefit of all Nicaraguans".

In the course of his message and after having celebrated mbad in the Vatican Basilica, Bergoglio also spoke about the main world conflicts concerning the Vatican.

In this line, he asked "hope for the beloved Syrian people, victim of a conflict that continues and threatens to make us sink into resignation and even 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.

"Easter brings us to look at the Middle East, torn by continual divisions and tensions, that the Christians of the region do not fail to testify with a patient perseverance of the Risen Lord and the victory of life over death", he's complaining. so.
In this context, he renewed his requests for conflicts between Israel and Palestine and Yemen.
Francisco also asked Libya, "where in recent weeks defenseless people are dying again and many families are forced to leave their homes."

"I urge the parties involved to choose dialogue rather than oppression, preventing the wounds caused by a decade of conflict and political instability from reopening," he said.

In his message, he also called for "the beloved African continent, always full of social tensions, conflicts and, sometimes, violent extremism leaving room for insecurity, destruction and death, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon ". refer to Sudan and South Sudan.