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Pope: The commitment to live in justice, solidarity and harmony
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Pope: The commitment to live in justice, solidarity and harmony
14 Sept 07:58Key points summarised by AI
Pope Francis, in his first official discourse in Thailand, urged leaders to prioritize the common good, emphasizing justice, solidarity, and harmony.
He praised Thailand's multi-ethnic harmony and its commitment to freedom, linking it to co-responsibility and eliminating inequality through access to education, labor, and healthcare.
The Pope called for urgent interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Catholic community's dedication to combating poverty, violence, and injustice.
He acknowledged Thailand's welcome to migrants and refugees, advocating for international action to ensure safe and regulated migration.
Pope Francis strongly condemned the exploitation of women and children, stressing the importance of protecting their rights for the future of all peoples.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key points summarised by AI
President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.