Bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace

Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace, in a speech to Catholic educators gathered at the Vatican on Saturday.
Bullying in schools ‘prepares for war, not peace,’ Pope Francis tells Catholic educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience.
Pope Francis urges global action to protect civilians in war
Enough of attacking civilians, Pope Francis said Sunday during a meeting with the faithful at the Angelus prayer in Vatican City. He appealed to the international community to take decisive actions to ensure that humanitarian law is respected in conflict-affected areas.
Pope Francis demands an end to civilian attacks in war zones
"Enough of attacking civilians," said Pope Francis on Sunday during a meeting with the faithful at the Angelus prayer in Vatican City. He appealed to the international community to take decisive actions to ensure that humanitarian law is respected in conflict-affected areas.
Pope blasts bullying as 'preparation for war'
Pope Francis on Saturday blasted bullying as preparation for work in an audience with some associations of Italian Catholic teachers, parents and school professionals. "If at school you bully girls and boys who have problems,
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