Pope Francis called the heart of war an "abyss of evil" during a meeting with International Catholic politicians and legislators at the Vatican on August 24, the Catholic News website reports today (August 25, 2024).
"Our consciences cannot fail to be moved by the scenes of death and destruction daily before our eyes, the pope said about the many violent conflicts taking place around the globe.
"We need to hear the cry of the poor, the widows and orphans of which the Bible speaks," he continued, "in order to see the abyss of evil at the heart of war and to resolve by every means possible to choose peace."
Francis addressed the topic of war in an audience with members of the International Catholic Legislators Network (ICLN) in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace.
He said it was imperative to renounce war as a suitable way of resolving international conflicts and establishing peace, urging the Catholic legislators and all men and women of goodwill "to build a world -- to cultivate a garden -- marked by fraternity, justice, and peace."
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