He Pope Leo XIV expressed his “great concern” due to “the increase in tensions between Cuba and the United States, two neighboring countries.”
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Joining the message of the Cuban bishops, the pope invited from The Vatican “all those responsible to promote a sincere and effective dialogue. “In order to avoid violence and any action that could increase the suffering of the beloved Cuban people.”
Let us remember that Donald Trump multiplied the threats against Cuba after the raid that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduroan ally of Havana and its main energy supplier.
Trump urged Cuba to accept “before it’s too late” an “agreement” whose nature he did not specify.
“There will be no more oil or money going to Cuba: zero!” threatened the US president, who on Thursday signed a decree by which the United States could impose tariffs, for an unspecified amount, to countries that sell oil to Havana.
Pope’s request
Pope Leo XIV hopes, on the other hand, that the Milan Cortina Olympic Games be the occasion for “concrete gestures of relaxation and dialogue”.
“These great sporting events constitute a strong message of fraternity and revive hope for a world at peace“added Leo XIV.
It is an “ancient custom that accompanies the development of the Games,” explained Pope Leo XIV just a few days before the celebration of the Games. Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
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“I wish that all those who have peace between peoples in their hearts and occupy positions of authority know how to take advantage of this opportunity to carry out concrete gestures of relaxation and dialogue,” declared the priest at the end of the Angelus prayer in Rome.
(With information from AFP)
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