Pope Francis was interviewed by the Argentine National News Agency and discussed the many challenges of getting out of the epidemic and possible pastoral visits in the future.
(Vatican News Network)Pope Francis is interviewed by the Argentine National News Agency (Télam). The Pope called for “the G20 summit in Rome to seriously consider the relationship between backward and developed countries”, acknowledging the current asymmetry of the world, such as the asymmetry in access to medical care, in order to better get out epidemic. Before the G20 summit, the Pope wished that the meeting would help “reduce tension at the global level” because “violence will only lead to more violence.”
In addition, this moment is a good opportunity to move from empty talk to practical work. The Pope reiterated that we must now fight with all our strength and emphasized that only people can work together to get out of the epidemic. Therefore, “in the face of the difficulties that mankind must face in the post-epidemic era, we must name each difficulty” and know the basics of it. This principle also applies to the challenges raised by the 26th UN Climate Conference. This climate conference will be held in Glasgow from November 1st to 12th.
Then, the Pope talked about the pastoral visits he intends to make in the future, first of all his trips to Greece and Cyprus in December this year. The Pope said: “At the moment I think of the two visits I have not yet initiated, namely travel in Congo and Hungary. And I must also honor the delayed itinerary of Papua New Guinea and East Timor.” One of the visits to these two countries. So the delay is due to the epidemic. “I have always believed that the world can be seen more clearly from a remote area. During these seven years of the Pope’s pastoral ministry, I have seen the world with my own eyes.”
At the end of the interview, the Pope expressed his gratitude to the Argentine football star Messi. The player joined the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club. On the occasion of the visit of French Prime Minister Castel, the Pope was given Messi’s jersey, thanking him for his simplicity and dedication. The Pope said: “Thank you for your care, thank you for your testimony, and thank you for not being proud of your talents. May God bless you!”
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