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A Year of Joy and Hope
The Pope's ministry opens in a Jubilee Year, a time dedicated to hope and renewal. This moment represents a unique opportunity to overcome divisions and begin a collective journey toward a better future. Hope thus becomes the engine of a necessary change, where everyone is called to contribute according to their own abilities and responsibilities.
The goal is to build a world in which every individual can express his or her humanity, based on the values of truth, justice and peace.
An appeal to the international community
The Pope made a strong and clear appeal to diplomats, underlining the urgency of stopping the arms race. The will to stop producing instruments of destruction is fundamental to eradicating the roots of every conflict. In a global context marked by tensions and wars, sincere dialogue becomes essential. Only through an authentic encounter between nations can we hope to resolve disputes and build a future of peace.
Rediscovering multilateral diplomacy
The Pontiff highlighted the importance of reviving multilateral diplomacy and international institutions, which were created to address and resolve disputes. The history of the Church, according to the Pope, is intrinsically linked to the idea of overcoming borders and embracing different cultures. This approach is essential to promote constructive dialogue and to ensure that the dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable, is respected and protected.
Investing in family and human dignity
Another crucial point of the papal speech concerns the importance of the family, understood as a stable union between a man and a woman. The family is seen as the fundamental cell of society, and the Pope urged to create contexts that protect the dignity of every individual, from the unborn to the elderly, from the sick to the unemployed. In this way, a more just and supportive society is promoted, capable of responding to contemporary challenges.