Pope Francis’ audience was interrupted by animal rights activists

The weekly audience of the Pope Francisco in it Vatican was interrupted by animal rights activists. The two activists entered the place with signs in which They were demanding an end to bullfighting.

The two people belong to PETAan international organization that defends animal rights. After breaking into the hearing of the Supreme Pontiffwere accompanied by security forces.

Animal rights activists’ request to Pope Francis

The signs carried by the animal rights activists were written in English and Italian and read: “Bullfights are a sin“. In addition, on their T-shirts they wrote “They must bless bullfights”.

The truth is that in Spain, several Latin American countries and in some regions of southern France and Portugal, bullfighting remains a controversial tradition. According to PETA, Every year thousands of bulls are slaughtered in bullrings around the world.

The protest that took place at the Vatican is one of many that have taken place in recent years to ask Pope Francis to take a stand against bullfighting.

According to PETA, Catholic priests continue to officiate religious ceremonies at bullfights and receive bullfighters inside chapels built inside the bullrings. despite the fact that in the 16th century Pope Pius V banned bullfights for being “cruel” and contrary to “Christian piety and charity.”

Pope Francis calls for dialogue in Venezuela

He Pope Francisco and expressed his concern about the political crisis in Venezuela, following the elections held a week ago. In this context, He called for “seeking the truth” called on the parties to avoid violence.

During his usual homily message this Sunday morning, Francis called for dialogue between the Venezuelan government and the opposition reach a solution based on the vote count and the outcome of the election.

“I sincerely appeal to all parties to seek the truth, to exercise moderation, to avoid any kind of violence, to resolve conflicts through dialogueto take into account the true good of the population and not partisan interests,” said the Pope.