Papal tribute to the game of checkers
April 29, 2024
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CWN Editor's Note: Pope Francis received members of the Italian Draughts Federation on April 26 as the organization commemorated its 100th anniversary.
“The game of draughts has two beautiful characteristics: it stimulates the mind and is accessible to all,” the Pope said. “Indeed, it requires intelligence, skill and attention, but not great means or facilities. It is one of those games that, wherever you may be, you can easily create a moment of encounter and enjoyment: all you need is a chessboard and checkers, two players, and it is a nice way of being together.”
“It is also a game that makes us exercise our logical capacity, and there is a need for this, because the abuse of the new media dulls it instead!” he continued. “In a world characterized by individualism, which at times risks becoming isolation, your game brings a breath of clean air, fresh air.”
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