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During his audience with Italian Catholic educators, Pope Francis interacts with a young girl at the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on Jan. 4, 2025. / Vatican Media

Bullying in Schools "prepares for war, not peace," Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators

Jan 4, 2025

The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge "No bullying!" during the audience.

Pope Francis speaks during a press conference aboard the papal plane from Marseille, France, to Rome on Sept. 23, 2023, at the conclusion of a two-day visit to the southern French port city to take part in the Mediterranean Encounter, a meeting of young people and bishops. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Denounces "body-shaming," Admits to Bullying Overweight Friend as a Child

Sep 29, 2023

Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize.