Pope John
Pope John
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When the good of science or economic interests prevail over the good of the person, and ultimately of whole societies, environmental destruction is a sign of a real contempt for man.
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This is why moral uneasiness is destined to become even more acute. It is obvious that a fundamental defect, or rather a series of defects, indeed a defective machinery is at the root of contemporary economics and materialistic civilization, which does not allow the human family to break free from such radically unjust situations.
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The state of inequality between individuals and between nations not only still exists; it is increasing. It still happens that side by side with those who are wealthy and living in plenty there exist those who are living in want, suffering misery and often actually dying of hunger; and their number reaches tens, even hundreds of millions.
tests economic workers
A just wage for the worker is the ultimate test of whether any economic system is functioning justly.
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While I pray for those who are hit by this scourge, I encourage those in the Church who carry out an invaluable service of acceptance, care and spiritual accompaniment to our brothers and sisters.
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to remember the past is to commit oneself to the future... and to remember Hiroshima is to commit oneself to peace.
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You get to pay for it, ... You guys are going to pay. Nobody wants to turn down the fire department.
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As I enter a new chapter in my twilight years, I can say with gratitude that I have given my very best to God and country,
compared fade heart hearts shall
What shall I say? Everything that I could say would fade into insignificance compared with what my heart feels, and your hearts feel, at this moment.
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boss and the kids who talk very fast.
beg knees paths turn violence
On my knees I beg you to turn away from the paths of violence
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I have been able to follow my death step by step and now my life goes gently to its end.
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She wants to test herself and she likes the challenge.
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The pope, in his heart and with his words of encouragement, embraces all who suffer injustice.