Pope Francis⁤ Urges Venezuelan Governors to Engage‍ in Dialogue

Francis Emphasizes the Importance of Seeking‍ Peace and Resolving Conflicts Through⁢ Dialogue

Rome, September 13 (EuropaPress).- Pope Francis has urged Venezuelan⁢ governors to engage in dialogue, emphasizing ‌the importance of seeking peace ​and⁤ resolving⁤ conflicts⁢ through⁣ dialogue.

Francis was asked ⁣on the plane returning ‌from his⁢ tour of Asia and Oceania about the political situation in Venezuela ⁤in the face ‌of allegations of fraud in the presidential elections on July ‌28. “The message ⁤I am giving to⁤ the governors​ is dialogue and making peace,” he pointed out.

Francis ‍Denounces Dictatorships and War

Francis also⁤ denounced dictatorships, stating that they are “useless and‍ end badly, sooner or later.” He also expressed ⁣his⁢ concerns about the war in Gaza, saying that “there are no steps ‍being taken for ⁤peace” and that “war is always‍ a defeat.”

Francis Condemns Abortion

Francis condemned abortion, stating that it “kills a human ⁣being” and that “science‌ shows​ that ⁣just​ one month after ⁣conception, the⁢ fetus has all the organs​ of the⁤ human body.” He emphasized that⁢ the Church does not allow abortion because it “kills, it’s murder, it’s murder, and we⁢ have to be clear about this.”

Francis’ Trip to‌ Asia and Oceania

Francis returned to Rome this Friday from ⁢a ‌trip through Asia and Oceania between ​September 2 and 13 that took ‍him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The‌ 12-day trip represented ‌the longest international trip of his 11 years ⁣of papacy.

Francis on China and the Vatican

Francis ‍expressed his satisfaction with​ the dialogue between the Vatican and ‍China, ‍stating that‌ the results are “good” and‌ that they are working with “good⁢ will” on the ‍appointment of bishops. He also emphasized that China is a “dream” for him and ‍that he would like to visit ‌the country.

Francis​ on Sexual Abuse in the Church

Francis spoke about cases of sexual abuse within the ⁢Church, ⁢stating that it is a “very painful and very fragile” issue. He emphasized that⁤ public sins must be condemned‌ and that all forms of abuse seek ⁣to destroy the ⁣dignity of the ‌person.