At the conclusion of today’s General Audience, Pope Francis remembered that two important international days fall this weekend.
«In the coming days two important days promoted by the United Nations take place: International Anti-Corruption Day on Dec. 9, and Human Rights Day on Dec. 10.»
Saying they are two closely connected realities, he noted, «corruption is the negative aspect to combat, beginning with the personal conscience and being vigilant of areas of civilian life, especially for those most at risk.»
«Human rights is the positive aspect, to be promoted even more decisively, so that nobody is excluded from the effective recognition of the fundamental rights of the human person.»
Pope Francis concluded, praying, «May the Lord sustain us in this double commitment.»
