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 

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.