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Pope Leo, Friday, criticized world leaders who did not respect the rule of law in a speech delivered at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, without mentioning names. The Pope said, " Instead of expressing respect for him, those in power are quoted by law when they serve their interests and ignore it when they restrict their freedom, they even deal with justice itself as a commodity sold and purchased " .
Pope Leo, Friday, criticized world leaders who did not respect the rule of law in a speech delivered at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, without mentioning names. The Pope said, " Instead of expressing respect for him, those in power are quoted by law when they serve their interests and ignore it when they restrict their freedom, they even deal with justice itself as a commodity sold and purchased " .
