Pope Francis (Image Source: Roman News)
This past Sunday marked 500 days since Jorge Bergoglio was named Pope Francis at the Vatican.
In an exclusive interview with Argentinian publication, Clarin, he spoke about the dangers of new technology, and that he was worried about the increase in violence in the world, unemployment among the young, and the environment.
“Maybe many young people waste too many hours on futile things,” the Pope said in a speech in Rome on Tuesday, as quoted by Reuters.
“Our life is made up of time, and time is a gift from God, so it is important that it be used in good and fruitful actions,” he said,“Chatting on the internet or with smartphones, watching TV soap operas, and [using] the products of technological progress, which should simplify and improve the quality of life, but distract attention away from what is really important.”
Here are the 10 tips he left us on how to lead happier lives:
1. Live and let live
2. Give to others
3. Move quietly in the world
4. Play with children
5. Share Sundays with family
6. Help the young get jobs
7. Take care of the environment
8. Forget the negative quickly
9. Respect those who think differently
10. Actively work towards peace
Click here to watch the interview.