World at war with itself over issues of meaning

The Pope says the world is at war, and that this is not a war of religions but of interests, money, and resources. That said, a religious element cannot be denied, writes TP O’Mahony 
World at war with itself over issues of meaning
Pope Francis delivers his message during the Via Crucis with youths participating in World Youth Days, in Poland. Picture: Gregorio Borgia/AP

IS Pope Francis right? Is the world “at war”?

The Pope made his declaration in the immediate aftermath of the murder of an elderly Catholic priest in a church in northern France. In clarifying his remarks, the Pope said he was speaking of wars over interests, money, resources — not religion.

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