Referring to the current dramatic global context, Pope Francis deplored the resurgence of armed conflicts in Europe and around the world, where humanity seems to be repeating the same mistakes of the past, aggravated today “by the greater technological power that human beings now possess.”
To prevent reason from succumbing to the senselessness of war with its “immense human costs and more useless massacres,” the Holy Father stressed the need for peoples and their leaders “to be motivated by noble and profound spiritual values.”
Reaffirming the Church’s commitment to serve humanity and promote peace, solidarity and justice, he urged that the Gospel of Jesus Christ guide individuals and societies towards reconciliation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“As the Successor of the Apostle Peter, and on behalf of the Church, which is expert in humanity, I am here to testify that the Gospel is the source of life and the ever-fresh force of personal and social renewal.”
He therefore encouraged Luxembourg to continue to demonstrate the benefits of peace, integration and cooperation, and urged world leaders to engage “resolutely” in honest negotiations to resolve differences, together with a “readiness to find honorable compromises, which undermine nothing and can instead build security and peace for all.”
“One of your vocations is to help the world make peace”
“To serve”
To conclude his speech, Pope Francis explained that the motto of his visit “Pour serve” – ”To serve”, refers to the mission of the Church, but applies to everyone as a noble task and a way of life to follow every day. “May God always allows you to serve with a joyful and generous heart,” he concluded.
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