Addressing participants at a summit on a world free of landmines being held in Cambodia, the Pope called for action to eliminate landmines, save lives and promote peace.
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The conference is organized from November 25 to 29 and includes representatives from various states, international organizations and civil society.
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Addressing the participants, in a letter signed by Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis acknowledged the history of international efforts related to disarmament and stressed that this conference shows “how multilateralism can succeed and be fit for purpose.”
However, the Pope regrets that 25 years after the founding of the Convention, antipersonnel landmines and explosive devices activated by victims continue to be used.
He said: “Conflict is humanity’s failure to live as one human family.
He watched as landmines continue to silently claim the lives of innocent people, especially children, while instilling fear, destroying livelihoods and hindering reconciliation, peace and inclusive development.
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The Pope regretted that the number of these innocent victims has increased in recent years. The Pope stressed: “When this happens, it is clear that all humanity has lost, because all human life is sacred.”
He urged all countries that have not yet acceded to the Convention to do so without delay and called for an immediate end to the production and use of landmines.
He encouraged countries that are parties to the Convention to renew their commitment and accelerate its implementation.
Recognizing the human loss, Pope Francis remembered all those who risk their lives to remove mines and who are dedicated to helping the victims and their families.
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He stressed that the Catholic Church is determined to help those who suffer and contribute to world peace.
In conclusion, Pope Francis wished God’s blessing for all, so that this Conference, inspired by the noble objectives of the Conference, “can become an important step towards a world free of landmines and guarantee truly comprehensive and restorative assistance to the victims of “.
