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He Pope Francis This Wednesday he assured that in the world “divided and torn by hatredtension, war and threats of nuclear conflict“there is an urgent need to “work on dialogue, reconciliation, worldsecurity and holistic development of all humanity.”

“This latest threat is in the papers today,” he said, referring to the post.possibility of nuclear war in an audience with the participants of the XII Colloquium of the Dicastery on Interreligious Dialogue with the “Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue” of Tehran, currently taking place in the Vatican.

This situation compels us, believers in the God of peace, to pray and work for dialogue, reconciliation, peace, security and holistic development of all humanity.

The Pope’s words came after the Russian President said: Vladimir Putinto approve this Tuesday new nuclear doctrine which makes it possible to respond with nuclear weapons to normal attacks which threaten the sovereignty of Russia and Belarus.

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“The commitment to peace that we can demonstrate together makes us trustworthy. in the eyes of the world and, in particular, new generations,” he added.

Francis also mentioned ” the fate of the Catholic Church in Iran“little herd” which, in his words, “very close to his heart”before assuring: “And the Church is not against the Government, no, that’s a lie!”

“I recognize your situation and the challenges you must face to continue on your journey to witness for Christ and make your humble but significant contribution to the good of the whole society. free from religious, ethnic or political discrimination“, the pontiff emphasized.

And he recalled that his statement about the desire “to make the Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan a cardinal, a good monk!” This choice, which expresses closeness and concern for the Church in Iran, is also reflected in favor of the entire country. This is an honor for the whole country“, he noted.

EFE