Pope Francis on Sunday criticized travelers who had gone on holiday to flee the COVID-19 closures, saying they cared more about “fun” than other people’s suffering.
Speaking during a video address from the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Francis said he had read reports of people embarking on flights during the pandemic to go on holiday elsewhere.
“They didn’t think about those staying at home, about the financial problems of a lot of people who have been hard hit by the closure, about sick people, just going on vacation and having fun,” Francis said.
The 84-year-old pontiff said his lack of compassion for others really “saddened” him.
“We don’t know what 2021 will hold for us, but what we can all do together is make a greater effort to take care of each other. There is a temptation to take care only of our own interests, ”he said.
Francis’ statements came after the traditional blessing of the Angelus, which is usually given from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, but which has been moved inside to prevent crowds. meet at the Vatican.
With publishing cables