Archbishop Checchinato calls for dialogue amid protests in Calabria

Monsignor Giovanni Checchinato, the Archbishop of Cosenza-Bisignano, has urged institutions to pursue dialogue rather than repression following recent tensions in Calabria. The Archbishop joined protesters, including farmers and truck drivers, to express solidarity with those struggling with the rising cost of living and economic instability.

Checchinato highlighted the social distress in the region, noting that many protesters are parents concerned about their ability to make ends meet. He also addressed the exodus of young people from the area, criticizing a societal focus on purely economic and financial values. The Archbishop emphasized the Church's role in seeking peace and justice, advocating for a path of hope and community well-being over confrontation.