Divert weapons funding to research to prevent next pandemic, pope says

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Saturday urged politicians to divert funds spent on weapons to research to prevent another pandemic, as he led the largest gathering in the Vatican in nearly three months.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Saturday urged politicians to divert funds spent on weapons to research to prevent another pandemic, as he led the largest gathering in the Vatican in nearly three months.Francis presided at an outdoor prayer service with about 130 people, including many directly affected by the pandemic.

Among those who prayed were Italian doctors, nurses, and ambulance drivers, as well as people who had recovered from coronavirus or lost family members. More than 33,000 have died in Italy. In his closing prayer, Francis said national leaders should take a far-sighted attitude, helping the most needy now and putting in place long-term economic and social solutions.

Earlier this month, Francis called for international scientific cooperation to develop a vaccine and said any successful one should be shared globally.

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