Pope Francis participated in the Clinton Global Initiative via video link, where he spoke and invited people of good will to seek the public good, especially for the benefit of vulnerable children. Even in dark times, children must always be cared for.
(Vatican News) Children and climate change were at the core of Pope Francis’ speech to attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative on September 18. The Pope stressed the importance of contributing to the common good and leaving no one behind. He called for a culture of encounter and dialogue and pointed to shared responsibility in meeting today’s global challenges.
Don’t leave anyone behind
The Pope reiterated that no one should be left behind, especially vulnerable children. Faced with the current “indifferent globalization”, the Pope asked, under these challenges, can mankind become stronger and overcome the difficulties together?
Former US President Clinton acknowledged the urgency of climate change, humanitarian crises and the threat of war, for which the Pope expressed his gratitude. The Pope invites everyone to make a personal change, understanding that we are all interdependent and cannot overcome challenges alone: challenges “can never be overcome alone”, but “always must be met together”.
say no to war
In line with this principle, the Pope urges everyone to reject war and support diplomacy and dialogue. “Now is the time to find the path to peace and to make changes for friendship. Now is the time to lay down our weapons and return to dialogue and diplomacy.”
“No to war, no to war,” repeated the Pope. Let us also prevent the climate catastrophe before it is too late. The pope urged everyone to take urgent action to prevent climate catastrophe and deal with the emergency of migration flows.
special hospital
The Holy Father then mentioned the work of the Holy Infant Hospital of Jesus Christ in Rome, praising the institution’s commitment to combining scientific research with the care of children in need. While the hospital cannot solve every problem for the world’s children, the hospital works against all odds and is a testament to what is possible through the combination of significant scientific research aimed at caring for children and free admission to those in need.
The Pope noted that it is rare to see science and hospitality combined at such a high level. As the “Pope’s Hospital”, the Hospital of the Holy Infant Jesus in Rome is characterized by caring for as many children as possible, even if some of them never recover.
Pope Francis concluded by expressing his wishes for fraternity, care and love, and invited everyone to take the path of peace and make changes for fraternity. Children and the climate must be protected.
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2023-09-19 11:09:58
