Such a statement the pontiff made because of the numerous conflicts on the planet. In this regard, Francis wants the world to be more humane and more supportive for the children of this and future generations.
"Today, the winds of war are raging in our world, an outdated model of development and further leading to the regress of people, society and nature," the Pope stated in a traditional Christmas message to Urbi et Orbi on December 25, 2017.
At the same time, the Pope mentioned conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the countries of Africa and the Korean Peninsula.
Listen to the appeal of the Pope, as well as receive his blessing on St. Peter's Square in the Vatican came 50 thousand people.
Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform," Pope Francis said a Christmas prayer, in which he asked for peace for peoples who suffer from protracted conflicts.