Pope vows to continue being a 'pest' in defence of the poor

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Pope Francis said he realises some people, including within the Church, consider him to be ’a pest’ for defending the poor and most vulnerable, but that it won't stop him as it is part of Christianity.

Vatican City - Pope Francis said on Saturday he realises some people, including within the Church, consider him to be"a pest" for defending the poor and most vulnerable, but that it won't stop him as it is part of Christianity.

Francis, 84, was speaking by video link to the World Meeting of Popular Movements, a grouping of grassroots organisations and social movements which bring attention to inequality in labour, land ownership, health care and other social issues in the developing world. Technology giants should stop allowing hate speech, fake news, conspiracy theories, and political manipulation, he said, and called for a universal basic income and for countries to consider shortening the work day so more people could have jobs.

 

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