Pope: it will not be the walls of fear that will help Europe progress

• Pope Francis is in Cyprus.

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• Pope Francis is in Cyprus: "On this journey we will touch the wounds"

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02 December 2021 "The European continent needs reconciliation and unity, it needs courage and momentum to move forward. Because walls of fear and vetoes dictated by nationalist interests will not help its progress, nor will economic recovery alone will be able to guarantee their safety and stability ".

Pope Francis said this in his speech to the authorities and civil society of Cyprus at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.

"Let's look at the history of Cyprus - he added - and see how the meeting and the welcome have brought long-term beneficial results".