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TRIESTE, Italy — Democracy is not in good shape, Pope Francis said on Sunday, urging politicians to shun populism and instead work together to build stronger societies and tackle voter apathy.The 87-year-old pope was in the northeastern city of Trieste for a flying visit—his fourth trip within Italy in just over two months as he prepares for a 12-day journey across Asia in September, the longest of his papacy.
Let us instead be passionate about the common good," he said, highlighting the damage caused by political "corruption and illegality."He said it was important to teach children the importance of democratic values, warning that "indifference is a cancer of democracy.""I am concerned about the small number of people who went to vote. Why is it happening?" he asked.
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