Pope Francis gave an emotional mass on Thursday in Nettuno, Italy, in which he warned the world is heading “forcefully into war.” He was speaking at the cemetery where thousands of U.S. soldiers who died liberating southern Italy during World War II are buried. He joins the UN call for global peace
Why UN Favours New Mediation for Global Peace
As the United Nations (UN) continues to fashion strategies for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) globally, a home-grown alternative has just come to mind.
The top-down strategy of the UN may have been proven ineffectual because crises have only grown worse globally instead of being abated.
The appointment of 18 experienced leaders yesterday to join United Nations (UN) high-level advisory board on mediation is not far-fetched from this reality.
New appointees include: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), President Michelle Bachelet (Chile), Radhika Coomaraswamy (Sri Lanka), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Jean-Marie Guéhenno (France), former President of Finland, Tarja Halonen (Finland), David Harland (New Zealand), Noeleen Heyzer (Singapore) and Nasser Judeh (Jordan).
Days ago, Pope Francis gave an emotional mass in Nettuno, Italy, in which he warned the world is heading “forcefully into war.” He was speaking at the cemetery where thousands of U.S. soldiers who died liberating southern Italy during World War II are buried.
Pope Francis said: “Please, Lord, stop. No more. No more war. No more of these useless massacres. Today that the world once more is at war and is preparing to go even more forcefully into war: No more, Lord. Let us pray for those who are dying in wars today, even innocent children. Death is the fruit of war. And may the lord give us the grace to be able to cry.”
The new role will see the eighteen global leaders providing advice on mediation initiatives and they are expected enable the UN work more effectively with regional organisations, non-governmental groups and others involved in mediation around the world.
Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Gutierrez, had in September announced the establishment of the board to provide him with advice on mediation initiatives and back specific mediation efforts around the world.
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