Vatican City, 20 December 2015 (VIS) –
After today's Angelus prayer, the Pope spoke about the recent
agreements regarding the Middle East reached by the international
community. “I encourage everyone to continue, with a generosity and
dedication, towards a cessation of violence and a negotiated
settlement leading to peace”. Similarly, he mentioned the situation
in Libya, where “the recent working agreement among the parties for
a government of national unity invites hope for the future”. He
also commented on the commitment to collaboration between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua, expressing his hope that “a renewed spirit of
fraternity will further strengthen dialogue and mutual cooperation
between them and among the countries of the region”.
He also mentioned the populations of
India, recently stricken by a major flood, and asked those present to
pray a Hail Mary for these afflicted brothers and sisters. Finally,
he greeted all, and especially the many children in St. Peter's
Square who had brought figurines of the Baby Jesus from their
Nativity displays to be blessed by the Pope. “Dear children, when
you pray before your Nativity, remember me, as I will remember you”.
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