September 23, 2013 (Romereports.com) The lack of work produces suffering. In a blunt speech
to labor representatives at the Italian island of Sardinia, Pope
Francis spoke of the evils of unemployment.
POPE FRANCIS
POPE FRANCIS
“A suffering, the lack of jobs, that leads to, and forgive me if I
sound dramatic, but it's true, to feel like having no dignity! When there's no
work, there's no dignity! And this isn't just a Sardianian problem, but it's
strikes really hard here! It isn't just a problem of Italy, or some countries
of Europe, it is the consequence of a world, an economic system that has its
center in an idol called money.”
The Pope paid close attention to the cases of three
victims of the economic crisis: an unemployed worker, a shepherd and a
businesswoman. The first reminded how tragic unemployment can be.
FRANCESCO
Worker
“Holy Father, my name is Franceso. I'm an operator of the Sardinia
Green Island and since February 2nd 2009, more than four years ago, I haven't
had a job. Please, let me bring up two coworkers that have lost their lives
because of this drama: Marcelo y Mauricio.”
The Pope pleaded for an end to the throwaway culture that
leaves youth and the elderly aside.
POPE FRANCIS
“We must say 'No' to this 'throwaway culture'. We mus say: 'We
want a fair system!' A system in which we all can carry on. We must say: 'We
don't want this globalized economic system that is so harmful! Man and woman
must be in the center, just as God wants, and not money!”
Deeply impressed with their testimonies, the Pope left
aside his prepared speech.
POPE FRANCIS
“I had written something for you, but now these words came to me.
I will give my speech afterward to the Bishops, as if I had read it. But I have
preferred to say aloud what my heart feels right now.”
Pope encouraged all workers to have hope and to let no one take it
away. Francis asked them to fight together so that men, women and their
families are in the center of life, and not money.
September 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) Pope Francis spoke about the global economic crisis in
a forum he's not very used to, surrounded by university professors and the
world of culture in Sardinia. The Pope said thatwe are living through
a changing environment.
POPE FRANCIS
“I think about the decay of the environment: This is dangerous.
Let's think of the future, of the war for water that looms; to social
inequalities, to the terrible power of weapons we have spoken about these past
few days; of the economic and financial system, which does not have man at the
center, but rather money, the god of money; of the development and the weight
of the media, with the positives they have to communicate and transport. This
is a change that deals with the way in which humanity carries forward its existence
in this world.”
The Pope also called on academics to create a culture of
solidarity, and not to fear dialogue.
September 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) At the end his visit to Sardinia, with improvised
remarks, Pope Francis condemned a suicide bomb attack at a
Christian church in Pakistan, where the
faithful had gathered for Sunday service. Pope Francis appealed for prayer for
the victims. But also demanded something greater.
POPE FRANCIS
“Today, in Pakistan, because of a wrong choice, a decision of hatred,
of war, there was an attack in which over 70 people died. This choice cannot
stand. It serves nothing. Only the path of peace can build a better world. But
if you all will not build it, no one else will. This is the problem, and this
is the questions I leave you with: 'Am I willing to take on the path to build a
better world?'”
A group within the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for
the attack on the Church, in the northern city of Peshawar. The death toll
climbed to at least 80 people. As a result of the bombing, protests
broke out in several cities, asking the government to do more to protect
minorities.
September 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) More than 20,000 people gathered at the Shrine of
Our Lady of Bonaria for Sunday Mass with
Pope Francis. During the service, the Pope asked them to entrust
themselves to her and let her guide
them through life.
POPE FRANCIS
POPE FRANCIS
“Mary teaches us to have that look that seeks to welcome, to
guide, to protect. Let us learn to look at each other under the maternal gaze
of Mary! There are people who we instinctively give less attention to, people
who instead have most need of it: the most abandoned, the sick, those who have
nothing to live on, those who do not know Jesus, young people who are in
trouble, the young who can’t find work.”
Speaking from the Shrine, and looking out into the crowd, as well
as the Mediterranean Sea,Pope Francis also said that only by working
together will society be able to provide the rights of the people. He added
that these rights include the right to work, and the right to earn enough to
provide for the family.
The visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria had a special
significance for Pope Francis. A few weeks into his pontificate, he had
announced his desire to visit the Shrine, one of several examples of his
devotion to the Virgin Mary. Significantly, Our Lady of Bonaria is also
the namesake for Pope Francis' hometown of Buenos Aires.
September 23, 2013. (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) When Pope Francis meets with large crowds, it's easy to tell
he's in his comfort zone. And when he meets with youth, it's easy to see his
delight. After an intense day in Sardinia, the Pope closed
off his trip to the island by meeting with young people. He decided to share with them the story
of how he discovered his vocation, exactly
one day after the 60th anniversary of his decision to become a priest.
POPE FRANCIS
“I want to tell you about a personal experience. Yesterday
was the 60th anniversary of the day when I heard the calling from Jesus within
my heart. But I say it not to have you bring me a cake here, no
it's not that. But that memory, 60 years from that day, I will never forget,
the Lord made me feel strongly that I had to go forward on that path. I
was 17 years old, several years had passed before making this
decision, this invitation, became real, definitive. Then several years of joy
and success went by. But also of failures, of sin. Sixty years on the path of
our Lord, within him, beside him, always with him, and I want to say this: I
do not regret it!Why not? Because I feel like Tarzan, and that I'm
strong enough to keep going forward?No. I do not regret it because always,
even in moments of darkness, moments of sin, in moments of weakness, in moments
of failures, I have looked to Jesus and I have trusted Him, and He has never
left me alone. Always trust Jesus. He always goes forward. He goes with us. But
listen, He never lets us down. He is faithful, a trusting companion. Think of
this as my testimony, I am happy of these 60 years with the Lord. ”
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