Pope Francis on Monday described jihadist attacks around the world as “homicidal madness” and urged religious leaders to reassert that “one can never kill in God’s name”. The leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics also called on government leaders to combat the poverty that, he said, could allow fundamentalism to flourish. “We are dealing with a homicidal madness which misuses God’s name in order to disseminate death, in a play for domination and power. Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See with Pope Francis (C) in the Sistine Chapel at the end of an audience for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on Monday. Francis also touched on several other themes dear to his heart, including the plight of migrants seeking better lives in wealthier countries.

Source: Hindustan Times January 09, 2017 13:25 UTC