Pope Francis slammed those who go on vacation amid pandemic

Pope Francis has harshly criticized all those who go on vacation without respecting the restrictions or care due to the coronavirus pandemic, forgetting the suffering of others.

Francis addressed the issue after praying to the Angelus in the library of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. He said people should try to support others more, not just pursue their own desires.

The Pope said he had read information in the press where it was said that many people did not respect health care measures and choose to go on vacation to different tourist places.

“They didn’t think about the people who stayed at home, in the economic problems that people are suffering from as a result of the pandemic, in the sick. They only thought about their vacation and their own pleasure, ”said Francisco.

The Pope assured that no one knows what 2021 will look like but that, nevertheless, everything will be better if humanity works for the common good.

So far, the coronavirus pandemic has left 1.8 million deaths globally, according to official World Health Organization figures.

“The painful events that marked the path of humanity last year, in particular the pandemic, teach us how necessary it is to take an interest in the problems of others and to share their concerns”, framed the Pope of 84 years.

“This attitude represents the path that leads to peace, because it promotes the construction of a society based on fraternal relations,” said the Pope, who within the framework of the measures adopted by the Italian government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country Holidays, avoided the celebrations in Plaza San Pedro, where worshipers traditionally gather.

“Each of us, men and women of this time, is called to bring peace every day and in all walks of life, holding the hand of the brother who needs a word of comfort, a gesture of tenderness , solidarity aid “, summoned.

In this context, Jorge Bergoglio said that “peace can be built if we start be at peace with ourselves and with whom we are close, removing the obstacles that prevent us from caring for those in need and misery. ”

Each of us, men and women of this time, is called to bring peace every day and in all walks of life, holding the hand of the brother who needs a word of comfort, a gesture of tenderness, a solidarity help“, he summoned.

“It is about developing a mentality and a culture of care, to overcome indifference, dismissal and rivalry, which unfortunately prevail”, explained the Argentine pontiff in his first public intervention of the year.

2021 according to the Pope

“This year, while waiting for a recovery and new treatments, do not neglect the care. Because in addition to the vaccine for the body, we need the vaccine for the heart, which is the care,” said Parolin, reading the text of the Pope.

Friday morning, Francisco posted a postcard on his Instagram account in which he hoped that in 2021 “humanity can progress on the path of fraternity, justice and peace”.