Pope Francis is guest of honor at Che tempo che fa, the November program hosted by Fabio Fazio. Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared shortly before 9 p.m. via a connection from Santa Marta and was greeted with applause by the audience. The first question the host asked the Holy Father was about his health, which has been causing great concern to the faithful lately, from leg problems to respiratory problems. “How are you doing?”. “I would love to tell you: I’m still alive!” replies Francesco.
Fazio justifies himself for starting the interview with this question: “We often hear about your resignation and I have always asked myself: But is this an idea that belongs to you, or is it more of a concern, or perhaps a Someone’s wish?” different? “. Bergoglio explains at this point: “It is neither a thought, nor a concern, not even a wish.” Resignation is “an option open to all popes.” But what should believers around the world expect? “In At the moment he is not the focus of my thoughts and feelings,” explains the Holy Father, who reinforces the concept: “As long as he feels within his abilities, I will continue, if I can no longer bear it, I will.” “It's time to think about it.”
During the interview, of course, the topic of wars came up: from Ukraine to the Middle East. “War is a selfish option. It is the gesture of doing something for yourself. Peace is the opposite, it extends a hand to the other”; Pope Francis says: “The wars did not end after World War II. Now there are two near us, in Ukraine and the Middle East,” the Pope continued, “behind the wars is the arms trade. At the moment it's the investments.” Weapons factories bring in the most money: investing to kill. This is a reality.” But “Hope is the force that carries us forward”; argues: “Hope does not disappoint, we are the ones who create and manufacture disappointments,” says the Pope, who reveals: “Every day I hear from the Gaza parish, it is terrible what is happening: how many Arabs and Israelis are dead. You.” “Destroy each other. That’s what war is, it destroys,” is Bergoglio’s comment.