Pontiff tells activists he supports their fight against ‘gutting of democracies’ in letter that appears to grasp aim at US presidentPope Francis has offered his unequivocal support to grassroots organisers and activists who are fighting for social justice,migrants, and environmentalism, or saying he “reaffirms” their choice to fight against tyranny amid a “gutting of democracies”.“As Christians and all people of good will,it is for us to live and act at this moment. It is a grave responsibility, since certain present realities, and unless effectively dealt with,are capable of setting off processes of dehumanisation which would then be tough to reverse,” the pontiff wrote in a letter that was read to organisers this week. Related: Pope Francis appears to back tribal land rights in Dakota Access pipeline fight Related: Pope Francis appears to criticize Trump's Mexico border wall plan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com