Vatican
City, 22 December 2013 (VIS) – A group of demonstrators protesting
to the Italian authorities about the difficult current economic
situation was also present in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis
noticed the large banner they were carrying, and commented, following
the Angelus prayer, “I see there, written in large letters, 'The
poor cannot wait'. That's nice! And this makes me think that Jesus
was born in a stable, not in a house. Afterwards he had to flee to
Egypt to save his life. At the end, he returned to his own home, in
Nazareth”.
“And
I also think, today, reading this banner, of the many families who
are without a home, either because they have never had one, or
because they have lost it, for various reasons. Family and home go
hand in hand. It is very difficult to raise a family without a home.
In this Christmas period I invite all – individuals, social
organisations, authorities – to do everything possible to enable
every family to have a home”.
“To
those from Italy who are gathered today to demonstrate their social
commitment, may you offer a constructive contribution, rejecting the
temptations of conflict and violence, and may you always choose the
path of dialogue, in defending rights”.
“I
wish you all a good Sunday and a Christmas of hope, justice and
fraternity”, concluded the Pontiff.
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