Mattarella: ‘War returns to shed blood around the world, even not far from Italy’

Rome, 3 March (LaPresse) – “Gestures and acts of solidarity, the choice not to ignore the needs of others, enrich society. They also strengthen institutions. These are gestures and acts of people who are not closed in on themselves, who take on the responsibility that situations demand. Particularly in our times, I repeat, it is necessary to flee, to break down the walls of fear, indifference and resignation. It is necessary to overcome the temptation of isolation.‘ These were the words of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, during the ceremony at the Quirinale for the presentation of the OMRI honours conferred ’motu proprio” on citizens who have distinguished themselves for acts of heroism and civic commitment. “We live in a community, not in an anonymous group of individuals who ignore each other. Indifferent to one another. What’s more, war has returned to shed blood in the world and in many parts of it, even not far from our Italy,” said the Head of State.