Pope Francis Advocates Hope and Kindness in BBC Radio 4 Message

The pontiff's Thought for the Day address highlights themes of humility, gratitude, and optimism during the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year celebrations.

Pope Francis delivered a recorded message for BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day segment, emphasizing hope, kindness, and humility as central values.
The address, broadcast on December 28, coincides with the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year, a tradition held every 25 years focused on spiritual renewal and pilgrimage to Rome.
In his message, the Pope called for societies to embrace respect, empathy, and optimism despite global challenges such as wars and social injustices.
He quoted British author G.K. Chesterton, urging listeners to approach life with gratitude and avoid taking its elements for granted.
This marks Pope Francis's second appearance on Thought for the Day, following a 2021 message ahead of the COP26 climate summit.