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Hungary: Pope Francis calls on Europe to unite to end the war

2023-04-28 20:40:10, Kosova & Bota CNA
Hungary: Pope Francis calls on Europe to unite to end the war
Pope Francis greets Prime Minister Orban

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Pope Francis on Friday criticized the "adolescent aggression" that brought war back to Europe and said the continent must regain its fundamental spirit of peaceful unity to confront Russia's war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis laid out his vision for the future of Europe as he began a three-day visit to Hungary. In a carefully crafted speech, he called for the European Union to adopt safe and legal ways for migrants to enter, and for the Hungarian government not to hold Europe hostage with populist demands.

Pope Fracensku did not mince words when he addressed President Katalin Novak and Hungary's populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose lukewarm support for Ukraine has caused resentment among other EU countries. The Pope cited the high ideals on which the European Union was founded and deplored rising nationalism and the "adolescent aggression" that has replaced them.

Hungary: Pope Francis calls on Europe to unite to end the war

"It seems that we are experiencing the unfortunate sunset of this common dream for peace, while the soloists of war are already prevailing ," said Pope Francis. "At this historic crossroads, Europe is vital... It is called to assume its proper role, which is to unite those who are divided, to welcome other peoples and to refuse to consider anyone an eternal enemy " .

Hungarian officials said the pope's visit, the second to Budapest in as many years, was primarily aimed at enabling him to minister to the country's Catholic community. But with the war in Ukraine and Mr. Orban's clashes with other EU countries over rule of law issues and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, Pope Francis' words and actions in the heart of Europe carried strong political notes.

He has repeatedly called for a peaceful solution to the war and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people. On Saturday, the pope is expected to meet with 35,000 Ukrainian refugees in Hungary. About 2.5 million refugees entered this country at the beginning of Russia's attack on Ukraine./ VOA





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