Pope Francis in his New Year's greetings today declared 2017 will be good to the degree that people do good and reject hatred as he prayed for those courageously dealing with terrorism gripping the world in "fear and bewilderment." Francis was speaking to a crowd of 50,000 pilgrims, tourists and Romans gathered in St Peter's Square for his noon blessing and New Year's Day remarks.'<br/><br/>Francis advised people to "say no to hate and violence and yes to brotherhood and reconciliation." The Roman Catholic church dedicates the first day of the year to the theme of peace. He also told those standing in the bitingly cold air that the new year had already begun badly. The Pope was referring to the attack on an Istanbul nightclub filled with New Year's revelers early today that left 39 dead and dozens wounded.