Pope Francis on Sunday criticized travelers who went on vacation to escape the blockades of COVID-19, saying they cared more about “fun” than about the suffering of others.
Speaking during a video speech at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Francis said he read reports of people boarding flights during the pandemic to vacation elsewhere.
“They didn’t think about those at home, about the economic problems of many people who were hit hard by the blockade, about the sick – just going on vacation and having fun,” said Francis.
The 84-year-old Pontiff said the lack of compassion for others “saddened him a lot”.
“We don’t know what 2021 has in store for us, but what we can all do together is to try a little harder to take care of each other. There is a temptation to take care only of our own interests, ”he said.
Francisco’s comments came after his traditional Angelus blessing, which is usually given from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, but has been moved inside to prevent crowds from gathering at the Vatican.
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