Pope Francis today called for the construction in Cuba of a “more just and fraternal” society. Speaking after the Angelus, in front of the thousands of people who were in St. Peter’s Square (among which a group of pilgrims with Cuban flags stood out), the Pontiff said he was “close to the population of Cuba in these moments difficult “and in particular to the” families who are suffering the most “. Bergoglio therefore hoped that the path of “peace, dialogue and solidarity” for the creation in Cuba of a “more just and fraternal society” be found and added: “I urge all Cubans to entrust themselves to the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary of the Charity of Cobre. She will accompany them on this journey “
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The Pope, in addition to saying he is close to the populations affected by the floods in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, also made a reference to South Africa, where looting and violence followed the entry into prison of former president Jacob Zuma. “In the last week, unfortunately, there have been reports of episodes of violence that have aggravated the situations of many of our brothers in South Africa already affected by economic and health difficulties due to the pandemic,” said Pope Francis. “I address a heartfelt appeal to all the leaders involved to work for peace and collaborate with the authorities to provide assistance to the needy. Do not forget the desire that drove the people of South Africa to be reborn in harmony among all their children.”
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