Just a little while before the start of the Olympic Games in Parishe Pope Francisco He asked that the law be respected truce. The next July 26 The competition will begin and will last until August 11for that reason, many athletes are already installed in France.
In this context, the Supreme Pontiff He urged that the Olympic truce, which dates back to the Olympic Games, be respected. Ancient Greece which began seven days before the event and lasted until seven days after to ensure the safety of the athletes.
Pope Francis’ message for the Olympic Games in Paris
The Pope made the request because the world lives “turbulent times” in which world peace “is seriously threatened“. For that reason, he indicated that sport “has the capacity to bring people together, foster dialogue and mutual acceptance” since it is a universal language that transcends borders, languages, nationalities and religions.
Finally, Jorge bergoglio He said that the Olympic Games in Paris “They can be an exceptional meeting place, even between hostile nations in times of war and conflict around the world.“.
Pope Francis sends a message for the 30th anniversary of the AMIA attack
Through a letter, The Pope sent a message regarding the attack on the AMIA who turned 30 on July 18. For this reason, the pontiff called on “keep in mind” the 85 victims of the attack and reaffirmed that we must not give up “in the search for justice.”
“On the 30th anniversary of the AMIA attack, We do so in a spirit of remembrance and reflection.“The memory of those who died in that dark tragedy lives on in our prayers and in our ongoing commitment to justice,” the pontiff said.
He added: “In order to pay tribute, in the face of tragedy, we choose silence. Sometimes silence can express unspeakable pain in the face of misfortune. And on this day, we join in a silence that is both mourning and hope.”
“Memory can be our guide. It teaches us that remembering is not just about looking back, but also about projecting ourselves in hope toward a future where such reprehensible acts of violence are not repeated. Memory drives us to remember the 85 brothers of that July 18, 1994“, he pointed.
He also invited “all people of faith, all people of good will, to join in prayer and action, work tirelessly for a more fraternal worldwhere justice and peace embrace each other, because without justice there will be no lasting or effective peace.”
Source: Ambito
