Pope blames US, Europe for selling weapons in war zones
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Pope Francis has blamed Europe and the United States for selling weapons in war zones, fueling conflicts and causing victims in Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Speaking to students and teachers of Milan's San Carlo Institute on Saturday, the pope said that the reason why there are so many wars around the world is that “the rich Europe and America sell weapons ... used to kill children and kill people.”
Francis also added that, without weapons, countries like Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan wouldn't be at war.
The pontiff said that “a country that produces and sells weapons has on its conscience the death of every child and the destruction of each family. It's us that make a difference.“
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Apr 06, 2019 07:05pm
That is why they call them self G7 or G20 to control the world.
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Apr 06, 2019 07:30pm
Very noble thinking.We have great respect for the Pope conncern for humanity and mankind.
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Apr 06, 2019 08:09pm
soo true
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Apr 06, 2019 08:42pm
I like him. At least he speaks the truth. Whether or not it would make any difference, is a different issue
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Apr 06, 2019 09:15pm
What he is selling is even more dangerous !
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Apr 06, 2019 09:51pm
Better late than never
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Apr 06, 2019 09:58pm
Those who can afford to buy from Europe and America buy. Others buy cheap Chinese products.
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Apr 06, 2019 10:06pm
Who is there to listen ?
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Apr 06, 2019 10:10pm
Bless you Pontiff
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Apr 06, 2019 10:31pm
You nailed it bravo
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Apr 06, 2019 11:23pm
Lots of respect for the Pope, meeting the demands of his position, Rare quality in world leaders these days.
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Apr 06, 2019 11:30pm
Wow, this is something very true and everyone knows but nobody had the courage to say so. Kudos to pope.
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Apr 06, 2019 11:52pm
he has a point.
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Apr 07, 2019 12:14am
WOW, a daring Pope. Such a daring and outspoken statement. Long live Pope
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Apr 07, 2019 03:05am
The largest exporter of illicit of arms is Israel. Routed via eastern European and the cis countries.
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Apr 07, 2019 04:06am
Instead of blaming he should start praying for this to change/stop.
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Apr 07, 2019 04:18am
Shame on USA specially for making profits over human lives. The shitties country in the world at the moment is America. Soon soon things willl change. Honestly inthink america is going towards its downfall, and sadly but the truth is it will be the first country that will get Nuked. Messing around with every possible country for its on gain will show its colors
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Apr 07, 2019 04:25am
Wow!! Can't believe he admitted that
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Apr 07, 2019 04:32am
What an honorable fellow Pop Francis is. Great statement indeed.
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Apr 07, 2019 04:43am
All this started from the time Christians started converting people around the world and enslaving people around the world. He needs to apologize for it too.
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Apr 07, 2019 05:08am
Pope Francis is el magnifico ...an amazing gentleman..
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Apr 07, 2019 05:29am
Absolutely correct Pope! Bless your heart for speaking the truth.
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Apr 07, 2019 07:56am
The Pope has indeed stated the plain truth. The irony of the matter is that the same sellers of weapons claim to be champions of human rights!
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Apr 07, 2019 08:31am
What news from the Almighty...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Apr 07, 2019 05:30pm
Should not he be telling this to leaders than the children!
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