Pope Francis
Pope FrancisFeehery: The great TSA schism examines more than 3 million travelers over the New Year weekend. Pope Francis condemns those who vacation abroad to avoid restrictions on coronavirus MORE said the violence “movement” that took place at the United States Capitol on Wednesday should be condemned.
O Associated Press reported his comments on Saturday during an interview with Italian broadcaster Mediaset which will air on Sunday.
In the interview, Francisco even says “in the most mature reality, there is always something that doesn’t work, people who follow a path against the community, against democracy and against the common good”, reports the AP.
“Thank God, it exploded,” said Francis, according to the news service. “So that it can be seen, so that it can be remedied.”
“This must be condemned, this movement, regardless of the people” involved, said Francis.
World leaders heavy this week in the US Capitol violation that left five dead, including a Capitol police officer and a 35-year-old woman who was shot. The Capitol was placed in blockade while the rioters took over the Capitol, vandalizing offices and statues, as well as breaking windows.
Some protesters even entered the House and Senate chambers.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Justin Pierre James TrudeauTrudeau condemns Trump for ‘inciting’ riots on Capitol Hill World leaders discuss riot on Capitol Hill On the anniversary of flight 752 shot down, it’s time to hold Iran accountable MORE condemned President Trump
Donald TrumpMcConnell discloses procedures for Trump’s second impeachment trial Trump in the Senate suggests building his own platform after Twitter ban Poll: 18 percent of Republicans support Capitol riots MORE and his allies on Friday for “inciting” the disturbances.
“What we witnessed was an attack on democracy by violent protesters incited by the current president and other politicians,” said Trudeau during a Press conference.
“As shocking, deeply disturbing and downright sad as this event remains, we also saw this week that democracy is resilient in America.”
Trump gave a speech on Wednesday at a rally by his supporters on the National Mall, in which he encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol and demand that Congress only count voters who were “legally nominated”.
After his remarks, the crowd of protesters reached the Capitol.