Pope Francis has left a significant mark in world geopolitics with his courageous and incisive statements, especially in relation to refugees and ongoing wars. Vitelio Brustolin, professor at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF) and Harvard researcher, analyzed the impact of the Pontiff’s lines in an interview with CNN Brazil.
Chestin destacou a Pope’s courage in criticizing the construction of walls in the United States During Donald Trump’s first term, classifying such action as “non -Christian.” The teacher stressed that Francisco was particularly emphatic in his criticism of conflicts in Gaza, the Middle East and Ukraine.
During the 12th anniversary of Pontificate, Francisco did not just comment on the most mediatized conflicts. He also drew attention to the war in Sudan, less disclosed but equally devastating. Brustolin pointed out that the pontiff’s stance against wars and in defense of human rights was consistent and striking.
Pope Francis’ South American origin significantly influenced his vision on immigration and indigenous peoples. In 2022, calling them “cultural genocide”. This statement was considered remarkable, given the church’s history in the colonization of South America.
The Argentine pontiff was a staunch defender of immigration and reception to immigrants, contrasting with more restrictive policies in Europe and the United States. Brustolin noted that the Pope’s stance reflects the reality of South Americawhere many refugees and immigrants originate from.
