With absolute emotion the faithful welcomed the Pope Francisat the end of religious functioning for Easter.
The 88 -year -old Pope Francis sent with a weak voice because of his burdensome health, his established message of Easter, emphasizing peace and disarmament but also blessing the city and the world.
“Sisters and brothers, especially those of you who live in pain and anxiety, your silent scream has been heard, your tears were collected, not one went lost. With the passion and death of Jesus, God lifted the burden of all the evil in the world and with his unlimited mercy, he defeated it.
Christ Risen. This announcement encompasses all the importance of our existence, which is not made for death, but for life. Easter is the feast of life, “Pope Francis said in his message.
Pontiff referred to “so much the will of death that we find, every day, to so many clashes that concern many areas of the globe” as well as “the violence we see in families, at the expense of women and children”. At the same time, he condemned the lack of respect for the weaker, the immigrants, the marginalized.
I don’t care what anyone says, the Catholic Church is still an overall force for good in God’s world.
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“From the Holy Sepulcher, the Temple of the Resurrection, where this year Easter is celebrated on the same day by Orthodox and Catholics, let’s spread the light of peace in all the Holy Land and all over the world. I am on the side of the suffering Christians in Palestine and Israel, as well as on the side of the entire Israeli and Palestinian people, ”notes Pontiff.
Pope Francis stressed that “the growing climate of anti -Semitism that is spreading worldwide is concerned.” At the same time, he did not fail to add that “with my thinking it is close to the people and, in particular, to the Christian community of Gaza where the terrible conflict continues to produce death and destruction and create a dramatic and unacceptable humanitarian situation.”
The Argentine Pope again called for a ceasefire and release of hostages, as well as “aid to the world, who is hungry and expects a future of peace”.
In his message, Francis expresses the hope of a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine, as well as stability in Lebanon and Syria. Referring to the Western Balkans, he stressed: “Let Easter inspire Omonia’s moods in the western Balkans, and support politicians, so that they can be active in order not to oxide tensions and crises, as well as partners in the region, to reject danger.
“No peace is possible, where there is no religious freedom, as well as freedom of speech and thought. No peace is possible, without a real disarmament. The need for every people to take care of their defense cannot be turned into a general, frantic path to equipment. “
After the end of today’s operation, Pope Francis blessed the 50,000 faithful in St. Peter’s Square from the small jeep “Mobile Pope»Which is used to using in official ceremonies.
At 11.30 in the morning of Italy, finally, Pontiff had a brief meeting with US Vice President, Jay Di Vancewho is in Rome with his family for exchanging wishes.