Vatican warns that Europe's military spending must serve peace and dialogue
Vatican's Ambassador to the European Union states that European rearmament must prioritize a culture of peace and dialogue, not preparation for war.
TL;DR
- Vatican ambassador to the EU, Bernardito Auza, advises against prioritizing military readiness over diplomacy in Europe's rearmament.
- The Vatican advocates for 'disarmed and disarming peace,' emphasizing dialogue and a culture of peace over solely relying on arms.
- The 'just war' doctrine is acknowledged, allowing for self-defense, but leaders are urged not to solely trust military power.
- The conference discussed Europe's handling of migrant arrivals, the use of social media in facilitating dangerous crossings, and human smuggling.
- Europe is advised to secure vulnerabilities without abandoning humanitarian principles.
- The Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation is broadening its focus on Catholic teachings regarding economics and ethics in Asia and Africa, promoting ethical finance and local economic development.