Pope Francis Prays For George Floyd, Decries 'The Sin Of Racism'
Posted on AllSides June 3rd, 2020
From The Left
Catholics cannot tolerate racism and also "claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," Pope Francis says, commenting on the upheaval that has followed the death of George Floyd in police custody.
The pope is urging the U.S. to reach a national reconciliation, after days of protests and violence.
"My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," the pope said on Wednesday.
He added, "At the same time, we...
