Pope Leo warns of the threat of a "tragic collapse" due to wars and violations of law
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The Pontiff stated that the future is threatened by violations of international law and the struggle for resources. He condemned the use of religion for violence.
Pope Leo, during a speech in Equatorial Guinea, stated that the future of humanity is under threat due to wars and violations of international law. This is reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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The speech took place as part of his tour of African countries before political leaders, including President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
The fate of humanity risks being tragically compromised without a change of direction in the assumption of political responsibility and without respect for institutions and international agreements
He also criticized the struggle for natural resources, which, according to him, leads to conflicts.
Criticism of violence
His holy Name must not be desecrated by the desire to dominate... it can never be used to justify actions that lead to death
The Pope emphasized that the use of religion to justify violence is unacceptable.
The speech took place against the backdrop of growing global tensions and conflicts. Earlier, the Pope also spoke out with criticism of political decisions, which caused a reaction from some world leaders.
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