The recent writings of New York Times columnist Ross Douthat are calling political conservatives to a needed greater humility.

“We need to work together to foster awareness that if one member of our family suffers, we all suffer,” Pope Francis said.

Japan, the United States and South Korea are the only nations in the OECD group of developed economies that have the death penalty.

The pope also urged prayers for all those who endure persecution because of their faith today.

“The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possession of atomic weapons is immoral,” he said. “We will be judged on this.”

Sivori, a 77-year-old member of the Salesian order, is an assistant principal at a Salesian school in Udon Thani, in northeast Thailand.