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Pope says pension systems must not weigh on future generations

Pope Francis presides over the Palm Sunday mass on April 2, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/Pool via REUTERS

Pope Francis on Monday said future generations must not be overloaded with the cost of today's pension systems, in apparent support for reform at a time when the issue is politically explosive in France.

The 86-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church spoke in general terms, without referring to France, in a speech to leaders and staff of Italy's welfare agency INPS at the Vatican.

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