Francis urges world leaders to reduce military spending in 2021 peace message

 Francis urges world leaders to reduce military spending in 2021 peace message

BY JOSHUA J. MCELWEE

DEC 17, 2020  ncr

Pope Francis urges global governments in his message for 2021's World Day of Peace to shift spending away from military needs in order to help those experiencing poverty and to provide better healthcare to their populations.