Pope Francis hopes for a truce in war at the Olympics

2024-07-24 06:46:29

He Pope Franciscowait for a moment to happen truce in the wars of the world over the next few Olympic Games and the Paris Paralympics. During his Sunday address in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff highlighted the power of sport to unite people of different cultures in a peaceful way.

“Sport also has a great social force, capable of peacefully uniting people of different cultures,” he said. Pope Francisco during the prayer of the Angelus. This message resonates especially in view of the imminent start of the Olympic Gameswhich will be held from July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympic Games, from August 28 to September 8 in Paris.

He papa87, hopes that the participating athletes will be positive role models and messengers of peace, especially for young people. “I hope that this event can be a sign of the inclusive world we want to build and that the athletes, with their sporting testimony, will be messengers of peace and good role models for young people in particular,” he added.

A tradition of Olympic truce

The pontiff also recalled the ancient tradition of the Olympic Trucea practice that seeks to suspend armed conflicts during the celebration of the games.

“According to ancient tradition, the Olympics are an opportunity to establish a truce in wars“demonstrating a sincere desire for peace,” said Pope Francis, reiterating his hope that this sporting event will serve as an example towards a more peaceful world.

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Which countries are at war in 2024?

Currently, there are three significant wars in the world, the war conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues unabated, despite several international calls to end the war.

Israel and Gaza The Palestinians are also at war, with the Israeli army carrying out bombings and ground operations against civilians and Hamas leaders. The Ministry of Health of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip announced on Sunday a new death toll of 38,983 in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war with Israel, more than nine months ago.

Israel also bombs the border with Yemen where dead people are continually reported.

Sudan Sudan is another country in the midst of an internal conflict that broke out between two Sudanese military factions, the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They are all seeking to control the country. Sudan has been mired in a bloody civil war since April 15, 2023, a conflict that has already left tens of thousands dead and more than 10 million displaced, according to the UN.

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2024-07-24 06:46:29