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The message from Pope Francis urged rich nations to translate this remission of debts on a social level so that no person, no family, and no people is crushed by debts. In addition, touching on debt relief, the Pope also voiced his hope for an end to conflicts around the world in 2025.
Pope Francis urged world leaders of wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of less privileged nations, on the occasion of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
The message from Pope Francis urged rich nations to translate this remission of debts on a social level so that no person, no family, and no people is crushed by debts. In addition, touching on debt relief, the Pope also voiced his hope for an end to conflicts around the world in 2025.
Pope also called for ending fighting on all fronts and a decisive move towards peace and reconciliation and referred to the tormented in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Myanmar, Kivu, and so many warring peoples.
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During the New Year’s Day mass, he also urged Catholics to refuse abortion. Francis recently drew criticism for his remarks on the issue in Belgium. During his trip to Brussels in September, he referred to Belgium’s abortion laws as ”homicidal”. The Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo described Francis’ remarks as totally unacceptable.
