Pope arrives in Greece blasting rise of nationalism across Europe

Referring to modern Europe and the broader global landscape, Francis said that across the board “we are witnessing a retreat from democracy” due to both a lack of participation from citizens, and a growing lack of trust in institutions.

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Pope arrives in Greece blasting rise of nationalism across Europe

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