“Sport has a great social force, capable of peacefully uniting people of different cultures,” he told pilgrims in St Peter’s Square after the weekly Angelus prayer ahead of Friday’s Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.
“I hope that this event can be a sign of the inclusive world that we want to build and that the athletes, with their sporting testimony, can be messengers of peace and effective models especially for young people,” said the Sovereign Pontiff.
“In accordance with ancient tradition, the Olympic Games are an opportunity to establish a truce in wars, demonstrating a sincere desire for peace.”
The Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8.
(source: AFP)
Source: jurnalul.ro
