Divert arms money to fight Covid-19, ensure vaccine for all, pope says

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Pope Francis urged world leaders on Thursday to divert funds used for armaments to confront problems such as the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure vaccines reach the poor and most vulnerable nations.

In his message for the Roman Catholic Church's World Day of Peace, which is celebrated on Jan. 1, Francis also repeated a call for the establishment of a global fund with money slated for weapons to be used instead to help eradicate poverty.

"Global problems like the present Covid-19 pandemic and climate change have only made these challenges all the more evident," he added. "What a courageous decision it would be to establish a 'Global Fund' with the money spent on weapons and other military expenditures, in order to permanently eliminate hunger and contribute to the development of the poorest countries,' he said.

"I renew my appeal to political leaders and the private sector to spare no effort to ensure access to Covid-19 vaccines and to the essential technologies needed to care for the sick, the poor and those who are most vulnerable," he said.

 

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How much does this rich ignorant dude contributing ? Nothing ? So wtf is he urging ?

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