The Pontiff reminds students that 'War Begins in Our Heart, When We Are Unable to Dialogue With Our Neighbor'
Vatican, Feb.17.─ “Wars begin in our heart,” said Pope Francis, answering off-the-cuff the question of a student of the University Roma Tre, and confirming a concept that he used just yesterday in the morning homily of the Mass at his residence Casa Santa Marta.
The Pope’s appeal is to each one of us, so that, moderating our tone and opting for the way of dialogue, we contribute to peace.
“Today, there is talk on the street, at home, one shouts, one also insults with normality; there is also violence in expressing oneself, in speaking. This is a reality we all witness,” affirmed Pope Francis.
What Bergoglio perceives is “an air of violence also in our cities.” He attributes this atmosphere also to frenzy. “The speed of life – its reflection – makes us violent at home and we often forget to say good morning, hello hello, and so on, anonymous greetings.” ...
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