Stop Texting During Mealtimes, Pope Tells Youngsters  

Vatican City: Pope Francis told youngsters on Friday to get off their phones during family meals, warning that the death of face-to-face conversations can have dire consequences for society, even resulting in wars.

Pope Francis at the “Roma Tre” public university.When we’re at the table, when we are speaking to others on our telephones, it’s the start of war because there is no dialogue,”

The 80-year old also chastised today's juniors for their manners, accusing them of swapping a cheery "good morning" for an "anonymous 'ciao ciao'" and saying it appeared standard in today's society for people to "insult" strangers.

Pope FrancisWe need to lower the tone a bit, speak less and listen more, the dialogue which brings hearts closer together is a medicine against violence.

(AFP)