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The Power of Words in Building Peace
In un momento storico segnato da conflitti e divisioni, Papa Francesco ha lanciato un appello potente e significativo: “Dobbiamo disarmare le parole, per disarmare le menti e disarmare la Terra”. Queste parole, estratte da una lettera pubblicata sul sito del Corriere della Sera, evidenziano l’importanza cruciale della comunicazione nel contesto della guerra e della pace.
La lettera, indirizzata al direttore Luciano Fontana, è un invito a riflettere sulla responsabilità che tutti abbiamo nell’uso del linguaggio.
War and its devastating consequences
The Pontiff emphasizes how war does nothing but devastate communities and the environment, without ever offering solutions to conflicts. In this context, diplomacy and international organizations need renewed credibility and lifeblood. Human fragility, as highlighted by Francis, makes us more lucid about what is truly important: life, justice and peace. War, in all its forms, forces us to confront the limits of our existence and the need for constructive dialogue.
The role of religions and communication
Religions, according to the Pope, can draw on the spirituality of peoples to rekindle the desire for brotherhood and justice. In an interconnected world, where words can unite or divide, it is essential that those who communicate take on the responsibility of doing so consciously. Words are never just words; they are facts that build human environments. Their strength can serve the truth or, on the contrary, be used to manipulate and divide.
A Call for Collective Commitment
Pope Francis concludes his message with an invitation to collective commitment: “Let us feel united in this effort, which heavenly Grace will never cease to inspire and accompany.” This call for reflection and calm is an appeal to all of us, so that we can contribute to a better world, where words are tools of construction and not destruction. In an era in which conflict seems to prevail, it is essential to rediscover the power of positive communication and mutual understanding.