Goodbye, decrepit Europe
Pope Francis loves to award Mother Europe with unpleasant epithets. Not so long ago, he said that Europe is an idolater praying for money, and now, having visited Strasbourg, he declared that Europe is a tired and unviable old woman. According to him, the local civilization has grown old, withdrawn into itself, mired in bureaucracy and lost a living beginning.
The speech of the Pope, delivered in Strasbourg on November 25 from the rostrum of the European Parliament, is called by other observers "a new European doctrine." In a sense, this is true - after all, what is allowed to say to the pope is not at risk to be voiced by many and many European politicians who gaze into the mouth of an overseas uncle Sam and are ready to harm their own people, if only the Washington Regional Committee was pleased.
Coming to the podium, Pope Francis said: "This is a message of hope, based on the belief that our problems can be a powerful force for uniting to overcome all these fears that Europe is experiencing now with the whole world."
Pope believes that one of the "main diseases of Europe has become loneliness, characteristic of those who have no connections with others." “Loneliness began to be felt more acutely because of the economic crisis, the effects of which continue to have tragic consequences for society. In recent years, as the EU expanded, distrust on the part of citizens towards institutions, which they viewed as detached, establishing indifferent, if not harming the aspirations of individuals, rules, ”the pontiff quotes. TASS.
Further, the Pope mercilessly criticized the state of the European community. "It seems that Europe gives the impression of something aged and emaciated, which less and less feels like the main protagonist," - his words Interfax.
“This is a message that inspires a return to the firm convictions of the EU founders who wanted a future based on the opportunity to work together to overcome differences and promote peace and fraternity among all the peoples of this continent,” the pope said.
Obviously, the question of fraternity also applies to other peoples aspiring to the said continent, because Pope Francis clarified: “A single answer is needed to the migration question. We cannot allow the Mediterranean to turn into a huge graveyard! The boats arriving daily on the shores of Europe are filled with men and women who need to be received and helped. ”
According to the pontiff, in relation to migrants in the EU there is no consistent policy. Hence the roots of "slave labor and social tension." The pontiff expressed regret that in Europe now human dignity is not in the price. “Europe, having ceased to perceive the spiritual side of life, risks losing its soul over time,” he quotes. "Lenta.ru" with reference to the Associated Press.
Despite statements about migrants, the pontiff did not show himself a supporter of globalization. He said that the important task of Europe is to preserve democracy, for which it will have to avoid a number of tendencies associated with globalization.
In addition, Francis said that citizens are growing distrust of state institutions. At the same time, Europe has “grown old” and makes the overall impression of a “grandmother”, who is no longer “fertile” and even “alive”. “The great ideals that inspired Europe seem to have lost their attractive force in favor of the bureaucratic formalities of its institutions,” the pope quotes "MK" with reference to the RIA "News».
The Pope believes that the rest of the world looks at Europe as an "overgrown and self-contained" continent, notes "BBC". He believes that Europe is playing an increasingly less active role in the world. And the “old woman” only looks at this very world from the outside, and sometimes with suspicion.
BBC reminds us that in 1988, Pope John Paul II visited Strasbourg and also spoke to the European Parliament. He called Europe "a beacon of civilization."
But Pope Francis recently called Europe a "tired" continent, worshiping the "idol of money."
Pope’s short visit to Strasbourg was commented by Julia Grabovskaya in the analytical program "P.S".
Among others, the pope was met by activists of the scandalous movement “Femen”: “Dad is not a politician, he has no place in parliament!” One half-naked activist climbed onto the altar of the Cathedral of Our Lady with the EU flag.
Following the "performance" of feminists, the pope gave his description to the "old woman" of Europe (see above). According to the presenter, his words became a “cold shower” for the EP deputies.
The deputy of the European Parliament, the Austrian "green" Ulrika Lunaček, for example, spoke after the pope’s speech as follows:
And that’s what Euroskeptic MP Nigel Faraj said:
He is not the only one who believes that the pontiff is right, the observer notes.
For example, in France, many people dislike the “values” of the EU. The French, although they were massively opposed to gay domination, could not fight off the legalization of "blue" marriages in the country. Now Paris can suffer huge losses due to the delay in the supply of Mistral to Russia. This was said in an interview with the PostScript program by well-known publicist Alexander Latsa, who speaks Russian.
“The European Union,” he said, “is a hyperstructure that is now under complete control of the United States. That is, the European Union is pursuing a policy that opposes the interests of France ... "
And here is what Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin said on the program:
As noted by TASSAfter the Pope’s speech, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, said that "Europe has been undergoing a tremendous, dramatic crisis with enormous consequences over the past six years." According to the speaker, confidence in European institutions has been lost in local states. The message from the pope, Mr. Schulz, called it “European” and declared that on its basis Europe would find “unity”.
Thus, we’ll add, following the Pope, the European Union represented by the EP President recognized that Mother Europe is experiencing not only a financial crisis. In fact, the Europeans are faced with a crisis of distrust and the loss of fundamental ideas. That is, the very building of the European Union is already reeling. And not without reason Marine Le Pen suggested to hold a referendum in France on the country's withdrawal from the EU: "If I become the President of the Republic, then I will undertake an obligation to citizens in six months to organize a referendum on secession from the European Union."
From the reports of the Western press one can find out something else about the Pope’s visit to Strasbourg.
Catholic European circles were very unhappy that the pontiff spent only four hours in the city. The pope was even reminded that he was not born in a European city, but in Buenos Aires. Well, now dad "ignores" Europe.
Believers Catholics expressed their disappointment with the short visit of Francis I. They would like the pontiff to speak at the cathedral. But it is possible that the pope in a democratic Strasbourg feared a feminist.
Reportedly and remarkable detail of the visit of the Pope. The pontiff abandoned the armored "papamobile" and drove his Peugeot.
Finally, we consider it necessary to quote the words of the pope, which the EU politicians, if they had more intelligence and independence, could regard as parting words:
At a time when there is a lot of talk about the renewed Cold War, about increasing the arms race and even about the danger of a nuclear conflict, these words sound not just sharply, but topically.
The Pope did not say anything at all about the sanctions, which, on the orders of the American “brothers and sisters,” the decrepit Europe imposed against Russia and from which it suffers itself. The pontiff didn’t say anything about the behavior of Bulgaria, which hacked down the project of the Russian South Stream gas pipeline at the insistence of the White House and Senator Mr. McCain - by the way, the aged guys and those who are well suited as brothers to old Europe.
This is not a papal thing - to go into politics, which, as we have repeatedly written on the Military Review, has long blocked the European economy. But the Pope hinted correctly at the “enemies” with whom Washington operates in a foreign policy with Brussels, meaning the Russians. Maybe Europe and the United States are tired of politicians, whose only task is to serve the hellish interests of the military-industrial complex gentlemen who want to preserve American dictates on the planet and use any excuse to strengthen it?
The speech of the Pope, delivered in Strasbourg on November 25 from the rostrum of the European Parliament, is called by other observers "a new European doctrine." In a sense, this is true - after all, what is allowed to say to the pope is not at risk to be voiced by many and many European politicians who gaze into the mouth of an overseas uncle Sam and are ready to harm their own people, if only the Washington Regional Committee was pleased.
Coming to the podium, Pope Francis said: "This is a message of hope, based on the belief that our problems can be a powerful force for uniting to overcome all these fears that Europe is experiencing now with the whole world."
Pope believes that one of the "main diseases of Europe has become loneliness, characteristic of those who have no connections with others." “Loneliness began to be felt more acutely because of the economic crisis, the effects of which continue to have tragic consequences for society. In recent years, as the EU expanded, distrust on the part of citizens towards institutions, which they viewed as detached, establishing indifferent, if not harming the aspirations of individuals, rules, ”the pontiff quotes. TASS.
Further, the Pope mercilessly criticized the state of the European community. "It seems that Europe gives the impression of something aged and emaciated, which less and less feels like the main protagonist," - his words Interfax.
“This is a message that inspires a return to the firm convictions of the EU founders who wanted a future based on the opportunity to work together to overcome differences and promote peace and fraternity among all the peoples of this continent,” the pope said.
Obviously, the question of fraternity also applies to other peoples aspiring to the said continent, because Pope Francis clarified: “A single answer is needed to the migration question. We cannot allow the Mediterranean to turn into a huge graveyard! The boats arriving daily on the shores of Europe are filled with men and women who need to be received and helped. ”
According to the pontiff, in relation to migrants in the EU there is no consistent policy. Hence the roots of "slave labor and social tension." The pontiff expressed regret that in Europe now human dignity is not in the price. “Europe, having ceased to perceive the spiritual side of life, risks losing its soul over time,” he quotes. "Lenta.ru" with reference to the Associated Press.
Despite statements about migrants, the pontiff did not show himself a supporter of globalization. He said that the important task of Europe is to preserve democracy, for which it will have to avoid a number of tendencies associated with globalization.
In addition, Francis said that citizens are growing distrust of state institutions. At the same time, Europe has “grown old” and makes the overall impression of a “grandmother”, who is no longer “fertile” and even “alive”. “The great ideals that inspired Europe seem to have lost their attractive force in favor of the bureaucratic formalities of its institutions,” the pope quotes "MK" with reference to the RIA "News».
The Pope believes that the rest of the world looks at Europe as an "overgrown and self-contained" continent, notes "BBC". He believes that Europe is playing an increasingly less active role in the world. And the “old woman” only looks at this very world from the outside, and sometimes with suspicion.
BBC reminds us that in 1988, Pope John Paul II visited Strasbourg and also spoke to the European Parliament. He called Europe "a beacon of civilization."
But Pope Francis recently called Europe a "tired" continent, worshiping the "idol of money."
Pope’s short visit to Strasbourg was commented by Julia Grabovskaya in the analytical program "P.S".
Among others, the pope was met by activists of the scandalous movement “Femen”: “Dad is not a politician, he has no place in parliament!” One half-naked activist climbed onto the altar of the Cathedral of Our Lady with the EU flag.
Following the "performance" of feminists, the pope gave his description to the "old woman" of Europe (see above). According to the presenter, his words became a “cold shower” for the EP deputies.
The deputy of the European Parliament, the Austrian "green" Ulrika Lunaček, for example, spoke after the pope’s speech as follows:
“I know many lesbian and gay believers who hoped that he would open the church to everyone. It would be great for the LGBT community to hear about it from him today. ”
And that’s what Euroskeptic MP Nigel Faraj said:
“This is a modern dad. Pope of the XXI century. He called the EU tired, haggard, and barren. ”
He is not the only one who believes that the pontiff is right, the observer notes.
For example, in France, many people dislike the “values” of the EU. The French, although they were massively opposed to gay domination, could not fight off the legalization of "blue" marriages in the country. Now Paris can suffer huge losses due to the delay in the supply of Mistral to Russia. This was said in an interview with the PostScript program by well-known publicist Alexander Latsa, who speaks Russian.
“The European Union,” he said, “is a hyperstructure that is now under complete control of the United States. That is, the European Union is pursuing a policy that opposes the interests of France ... "
And here is what Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin said on the program:
“The modern West is a psychological pensioner who wants to be allowed to die in peace. Let's give him that opportunity. Europe today is not the European Union, it is us. The modern European Union has betrayed Europe as a phenomenon that was formed by Christianity. This Europe is no more. Sorry for the Catholic Church, which missed the opportunity to build the life of Western Europe under the Christian authority. ”
As noted by TASSAfter the Pope’s speech, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, said that "Europe has been undergoing a tremendous, dramatic crisis with enormous consequences over the past six years." According to the speaker, confidence in European institutions has been lost in local states. The message from the pope, Mr. Schulz, called it “European” and declared that on its basis Europe would find “unity”.
Thus, we’ll add, following the Pope, the European Union represented by the EP President recognized that Mother Europe is experiencing not only a financial crisis. In fact, the Europeans are faced with a crisis of distrust and the loss of fundamental ideas. That is, the very building of the European Union is already reeling. And not without reason Marine Le Pen suggested to hold a referendum in France on the country's withdrawal from the EU: "If I become the President of the Republic, then I will undertake an obligation to citizens in six months to organize a referendum on secession from the European Union."
From the reports of the Western press one can find out something else about the Pope’s visit to Strasbourg.
Catholic European circles were very unhappy that the pontiff spent only four hours in the city. The pope was even reminded that he was not born in a European city, but in Buenos Aires. Well, now dad "ignores" Europe.
Believers Catholics expressed their disappointment with the short visit of Francis I. They would like the pontiff to speak at the cathedral. But it is possible that the pope in a democratic Strasbourg feared a feminist.
Reportedly and remarkable detail of the visit of the Pope. The pontiff abandoned the armored "papamobile" and drove his Peugeot.
Finally, we consider it necessary to quote the words of the pope, which the EU politicians, if they had more intelligence and independence, could regard as parting words:
“The best way to peace is to treat others not as enemies, but as brothers and sisters who must be accepted. It is an ongoing process that can never be considered fully completed. ”
At a time when there is a lot of talk about the renewed Cold War, about increasing the arms race and even about the danger of a nuclear conflict, these words sound not just sharply, but topically.
The Pope did not say anything at all about the sanctions, which, on the orders of the American “brothers and sisters,” the decrepit Europe imposed against Russia and from which it suffers itself. The pontiff didn’t say anything about the behavior of Bulgaria, which hacked down the project of the Russian South Stream gas pipeline at the insistence of the White House and Senator Mr. McCain - by the way, the aged guys and those who are well suited as brothers to old Europe.
This is not a papal thing - to go into politics, which, as we have repeatedly written on the Military Review, has long blocked the European economy. But the Pope hinted correctly at the “enemies” with whom Washington operates in a foreign policy with Brussels, meaning the Russians. Maybe Europe and the United States are tired of politicians, whose only task is to serve the hellish interests of the military-industrial complex gentlemen who want to preserve American dictates on the planet and use any excuse to strengthen it?
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