Pope Francis: ‘Easter Means Being Close To Those Crushed By Life’s Troubles’

Pope Francis gave his Easter message to huge crowds in St. Peter’s Square.

So great were their numbers that they overflowed the huge square, which was bedecked with row after row of potted daffodils, sprays of blue hyacinths and bunches of white roses. Waving flags from the pope’s native Argentina as well as from Brazil, Mexico, Britain, Poland and many other countries, they also filled the broad boulevard leading from the square to the Tiber River…

Invoking God, he said, “we ask you to enlighten and inspire the initiatives that promote peace in Ukraine, so that all those involved, with the support of the international community, will make every effort to prevent violence.”…

Francis also prayed that all sides in Syria will be moved to “boldly negotiate the peace long awaited and long overdue.”…

Francis’ Easter message also urged people to pay attention to the needy close to home. He said the “good news” of Easter’s joy and hope means “leaving ourselves behind and encountering others, being close to those crushed by life’s troubles, sharing with the needy, standing at the side of the sick, elderly and the outcast.”

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.