Pope Francis will draw the world’s attention to migration once again as he visits Cyprus and Greece in early December.
Papal spotlight: Migration is major theme of trip to Cyprus and Greece
Video: Pope, patriarch meet migrants
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew met in Greece to show solidarity with migrants and refugees April 16.
‘It makes you weep,’ pope says of refugees’ stories
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM GREECE (CNS) — When an aide suggested Pope Francis offer to fly some Syrian refugees back to Rome with him, he […]
Pope prays for refugees, brings 12 Syrians back to Rome
MYTILENE, Greece (CNS) — Pope Francis’ five-hour visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age […]
Pope, Orthodox leaders listen to cries of refugees, urge help
MYTILENE, Greece (CNS) — Although their speeches were punctuated with policy appeals, Pope Francis and Orthodox leaders focused their visit to the island of Lesbos on […]
Pope to visit Greek island with Orthodox to highlight plight of refugees
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an effort to highlight the dramatic situation of refugees left in limbo on the Greek island of Lesbos, Pope Francis and […]