Pope Francis, in his message on Easter, yesterday called for an immediate and comprehensive cease-fire all over the world. He also called for "reducing" or "canceling" the debts of poor countries, and easing the international sanctions imposed on some countries, issuing an appeal. For the sake of Europe's solidarity in facing the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
In a message on the occasion of Easter, which he read from St. Peter's Basilica devoid of worshipers, the Pope wished to ease international sanctions that prevent the countries subject to them from providing adequate support to their citizens, and called for international solidarity by reducing, if not canceling, the debts that weigh heavily on budgets. The poorest countries. The Pope called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire all over the world, and said in the message that was broadcast directly to 1.2 billion Catholics: "It is not the time to continue making weapons and trafficking in them, while spending exorbitant money that should be used to treat people and save lives."
The Pope sent a special invitation to Europe in order to restore the spirit of solidarity, which allowed it to overcome the antagonisms of the past, especially after the Second World War, and felt that facing the global epidemic affecting countries such as Italy, Spain and France, "innovative and forgotten solutions should be resorted to."
The Pope said: “Those of the most vulnerable brothers and sisters who live in cities and suburbs all over the world should not be left alone.” He mentioned in his prayer, “The elderly and the only people, doctors and nurses, the security forces and the military, and all those who work in sanatoriums or live in barracks and prisons.” He continued, "It is Easter, which many live in isolation, amidst mourning and the many problems that the epidemic raises, from physical suffering to economic problems."
The Pope calls for "reducing or canceling" the debts of poor countries and easing international sanctions.