Pope: "No Form of Racism Should Be Tolerated"...First Comment on US Protest Situation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Pope Francis stated that any form of racial discrimination is unacceptable in relation to the racial discrimination protests in the United States. He criticized the recent violent protests in the U.S. as self-destructive.

According to Vatican News on the 3rd (local time), the Pope mentioned the racial discrimination protests in the U.S. for the first time during the regular English Mass held that day. The Pope said, "We are witnessing concerns over the tragic death of George Floyd and social unrest in the United States," and added, "I will pray for George Floyd and all those who lost their lives due to the sin of racial discrimination."

He also criticized the violent acts of some protesters. The Pope stated, "We must recognize that the recent violence is self-destructive," and condemned, "Nothing can be gained through violence, and they have already lost much." He continued, "I pray for comfort for the families and friends who are grieving and implore for the reconciliation and peace of the nation we long for."

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