Pope Leo urges global action to protect migrant children
The pontiff called for international responsibility toward young refugees facing violence and exploitation.
What to know
- Pope Leo addressed the plight of migrant and refugee children, emphasizing their exposure to violence, torture, and exploitation.
- The pontiff made a direct appeal to the global community to take personal responsibility for protecting and assisting young refugees.
- The remarks preceded the Catholic Church's World Day of Migrants and Refugees, scheduled for Sunday.
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Pope appeals for personal responsibility toward young refugees
Leo made a direct appeal to pilgrims and the global community to take responsibility for protecting and assisting migrant youth.
“I appeal to everyone's sense of responsibility. May each person feel involved in the lives of these young people, who must always be protected and assisted.”
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Pope Leo lamented on Wednesday conditions suffered by migrant and refugee children and urged global action to protect young people fleeing their home countries in search of safety. For @reuters.com
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Pope Leo calls for global action on child migrants at Vatican audience — Speaking to thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his weekly general audience, Pope Leo lamented conditions suffered by migrant and refugee children, describing suffering including violence, torture, and exploitation.