Pope Francis compares racism to virus

Pope Francis has compared racism to a constantly mutating virus, Report informs, citing his tweet.

“Racism is a virus that quickly mutates and, instead of disappearing, goes into hiding, and lurks in waiting.

Instances of racism continue to shame us, for they show that our supposed social progress is not as real or definitive as we think,” Pope Francis said.

Racism is a virus that quickly mutates and, instead of disappearing, goes into hiding, and lurks in waiting. Instances of racism continue to shame us, for they show that our supposed social progress is not as real or definitive as we think. #FightRacism #FratelliTutti

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 21, 2021