Pope hoping Olympics can bring war truces worldwide

During his weekly address, Pope Francis says he hopes the power of sport can bring peace to warring nations

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00:00This week, the Paralympic Games in Paris will begin,

00:05which will be followed by the Paralympic Games.

00:10Sport also has a great social force,

00:13capable of pacifically uniting people from different cultures.

00:19I hope that this event can be a sign of the inclusive world

00:27that we want to build,

00:29and that the athletes, with their sporting testimony,

00:33are messengers of peace and valid models for young people.

00:37In particular, according to the ancient tradition,

00:41the Olympics are an opportunity to establish a truce in wars,

00:47demonstrating a sincere desire for peace.