the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Ireland under high tension

Monday, April 10, in Derry (Northern Ireland), clashes broke out between the police and a group of dissident Republicans, who are still fighting for Irish unity. These clashes took place on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the historic agreement between Protestants, defenders of the maintenance of Northern Ireland in Great Britain, and Catholics, supporters of a single Ireland. This gesture marked the end of 30 years of civil war. On Tuesday April 11, US President Joe Biden will be there to honor his Irish roots and defend this agreement.

Pope Francis prays for world peace

Recovered from his stay in hospital last week, Pope Francis gave the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to 100,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square (Vatican), Sunday, April 9. “May this historic agreement be consolidated for the benefit of all the men and women of the island of Ireland”, he said of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. In his prayer, the sovereign pontiff also mentioned Ukraine and peace in the world.