Pope Francis Is Worried About Greece. wochitnews on Jul 1, 2015 Pope Francis urged prayers for Greece and its people Wednesday, saying the country was weathering a "keenly felt human and social crisis." …More
Pope Francis Is Worried About Greece.
wochitnews on Jul 1, 2015 Pope Francis urged prayers for Greece and its people Wednesday, saying the country was weathering a "keenly felt human and social crisis."
Vatican spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said in a statement the situation over Greece's expired bailout program was "worrying."
Lombardi said the dignity of Greeks must be paramount in any decisions that emerge from the crisis. He added: "The Holy Father wishes to convey his closeness to all the Greek people, with a special thought for the many families gravely beset by such a complex and keenly felt human and social crisis."
He said the pope was urging the faithful "to unite in prayer for the good of the beloved Greek people."
wochitnews on Jul 1, 2015 Pope Francis urged prayers for Greece and its people Wednesday, saying the country was weathering a "keenly felt human and social crisis."
Vatican spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said in a statement the situation over Greece's expired bailout program was "worrying."
Lombardi said the dignity of Greeks must be paramount in any decisions that emerge from the crisis. He added: "The Holy Father wishes to convey his closeness to all the Greek people, with a special thought for the many families gravely beset by such a complex and keenly felt human and social crisis."
He said the pope was urging the faithful "to unite in prayer for the good of the beloved Greek people."
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday invited the faithful to unite in prayer for the good of the Greek people.
A note released by the Holy See Press Office says that the Pope has expressed his closeness to the Greek people who are suffering the effects of the current crisis.
Describing the news from Greece “regarding the economic and social situation of the country as worrying”, the Pope …More
A note released by the Holy See Press Office says that the Pope has expressed his closeness to the Greek people who are suffering the effects of the current crisis.
Describing the news from Greece “regarding the economic and social situation of the country as worrying”, the Pope “conveys his closeness to all the Greek people, with a special thought for the many families gravely beset by such a complex and keenly felt human and social crisis”.
“The dignity of the human person must remain at the center of any political and technical
debate, as well as in the taking of responsible decisions” the Pope continues.
Concluding, Pope Francis invites all the faithful to “unite in prayer for the good of the beloved Greek people”.