Pope calls for cultural coalitions (2)

(ANSA) - Vatican City, may 6 - Pope Francis on Friday called on leaders to focus more on creating cultural coalitions than military ones after receiving the Charlemagne Prize. "Today we need to be able to create coalitions, no longer just military or economic ones, but also cultural, educational, philosophical and religious ones," he said. "Coalitions that highlight that the power games of economic groups are often behind many conflicts.
    "Coalitions capable of defending people from being used for improper ends.
    "Let's arm our people with the culture of dialogue and encounter".