Pope Francis Migrants
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Refugees in Greece must receive ‘human and dignified welcome’ when relocated: PopeFrancis recalled visiting the Moria camp during an emotional April 16, 2016 day trip to Lesbos that ended with Francis bringing 12 Syrian refugees back with him to Rome aboard the papal plane.WorldSep 13, 2020
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Pope Francis calls for aid for migrants, end to violence in LibyaDuring his weekly blessing overlooking St. Peter's Square, the pontiff called for ``an end to the violence'' and a path toward ``peace, stability and unity'' in the country.WorldJun 14, 2020
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Pope Francis decries world’s indifference to global migration, refugee crisisThe pope who has made caring for migrants a hallmark of his papacy spoke during a Mass for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees.WorldSep 29, 2019
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Pope Francis urges Europe to help 49 migrants stranded on rescue vesselsPope Francis has appealed to European leaders to show concrete solidarity to 49 migrants stranded aboard a pair of rescue vessels.WorldJan 6, 2019
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Pope says Christianity demands respect for immigrants, compares them to Mary and JosephEven the shepherds who the Bible says were the first to see the child Jesus were "forced to live on the edges of society" and considered dirty, smelly foreigners, Pope Francis said.WorldDec 24, 2017
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Pope Francis likens refugee holding centres to concentration campsPope Francis urged governments to get migrants and refugees out of holding centers, saying many had become "concentration camps."WorldApr 22, 2017
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