Pope Francis remembers the importance of helping persecuted Christians

Pope Francis has led a Holy Week full of significant gestures and profound reflections, underlining the importance of helping persecuted Christians around the world. One of his highlights was when, during Holy Thursday services, he washed the feet of only women in a prison outside Rome, breaking with tradition and remembering God’s forgiveness even in the most difficult situations.

Furthermore, for the first time, the Pope personally wrote the Stations of the Cross meditations, which took place in the Colosseum in Rome on the night of Good Friday. In these meditations, Francis cried out against the madness of war and persecution, expressing his solidarity with Christians who suffer for their faith in various parts of the world. He also called for unity among believers, urging them to overcome differences and work together for peace and justice.

In his reflections, the Pope not only focused on the situation of persecuted Christians, but also addressed issues such as the dignity of women and compassion towards the most vulnerable in society. He criticized the cruelty of those who use social networks to insult from anonymity, pointing out that the lack of empathy and contempt for others only contributes to human suffering.

Francis also recalled Jesus’ insistence on identifying with those most in need, inviting believers to see his presence in the marginalized and to commit to his cause. In an increasingly ruthless world, the Pope emphasized the importance of compassion and solidarity as fundamental values to build a more just and humane world.

In short, Francis’ Holy Week was marked by putting into focus the suffering of Christians around the world who are persecuted and attacked for their faith.