He Papa Francisco today called on political and economic leaders of the Davos Forum promote brotherhood in a “problematic” international climate and address the causes of injustice: “How is it possible that in today’s world people continue to starve or be exploited?” – he wondered.

“This year the World Economic Forum will be held in a disturbing atmosphere of instability. I hope that your debate will take into account the urgent need to promote social cohesion, fraternity and reconciliation between groups, communities and states,” the pontiff wrote in a letter to Forum President Klaus Schwab.

Francis described an “increasingly torn” world in which millions of people suffer the consequences of conflict and warned that “The peace that people desire must be the fruit of justice.”

For this reason, he called on the leaders gathered in this luxurious Swiss winter setting between heads of state and government and businessmen to discuss “Address the injustices at the heart of conflict.”

One of its causes, he said, is famine, which “continues to devastate entire regions of the planet,” while “Others are marked by excessive food waste.”

“The exploitation of natural resources continues to enrich only a few, while entire peoples who are the natural beneficiaries of these resources are left destitute. in a state of poverty and misery”– complained the Argentine pontiff.

He also asked not to ignore “Widespread exploitation of men, women and children forced to work for low wages and deprived of real prospects for personal and professional growth.”

“How is it possible that in the modern world people continue to starve, be exploited, be condemned to illiteracy, without basic medical care or without shelter? – he asked.

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On the other hand, Bergoglio emphasized the interdependence of countries with globalization and called upon to protect the “moral dimension” in economic, cultural, political and religious debates.

“In a world increasingly threatened by violence, aggression and fragmentation, it is vital that states and companies come together to “advance a forward-looking solution through ethical models of globalization”” he noted, and then asked that “priority” be given to poor and vulnerable people.

Regarding wars, Francis considered it “obvious” the need for international action, which, with coordinated measures, could “effectively” pursue global peace goals and true development that emphasizes equality.

“I hope that this year’s Forum participants will realize the moral responsibility that each of us bears in the fight against poverty (…) and search for peaceful coexistence between peoples”, he predicted.

Journalist Florence Angeles reported in Aristegui Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where the central theme is “Restoring Trust” and addressing geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.

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(according to information from EFE and Aristegui News)