Pope Francis used his New Year’s Day address to highlight the struggles of migra…
Pope Francis used his New Year’s Day address to highlight the struggles of migrants and refugees, calling upon global leaders to offer more assistance in 2018. January 1 has been designated as World Peace Day by the Catholic Church.
“Please do not extinguish the hope in their hearts; we do not suffocate their peace expectations! It is important that everyone, civil institutions, educational, welfare and ecclesial realities are committed to ensuring refugees, migrants and everyone a future of peace,†the Pope said. (📷: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)
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