The annual message, this year titled “A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace,” is traditionally sent to heads of state, government, international organisations and other religions. “Global problems like the present COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have only made these challenges all the more evident,” he added. Under Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church has hardened is stance against nuclear weapons and called for their total abolition. Francis, who has repeatedly condemned so-called “vaccine nationalism”, said the poorest nations should not be left behind in the fight against coronavirus. He paid tribute to medical staff and other front-line workers who risked their lives by helping coronavirus victims, especially those who died in the process.

Source: bd News24 December 17, 2020 11:03 UTC