Pope heads to Malta; Migration, Ukraine war top his agenda
2 years, 8 months ago

Pope heads to Malta; Migration, Ukraine war top his agenda

The Hindu  

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis headed to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta on Saturday for a pandemic-delayed weekend visit, aiming to draw attention to Europe’s migration challenge that has only become more stark with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said migration will top the agenda for Francis’ trip and said Europe’s reception of Ukrainian refugees was “truly admirable.” “I hope that this tragic experience can also really help to grow, to increase sensitivity also towards the other migration, the one that comes from the south,” he told Vatican Media. Although short, the two-day visit was already going to be challenging for the 85-year-old Pope Francis, who has had increasing trouble walking due to an inflamed ligament in his right knee. Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, who is also a top Vatican official, asked for prayers for the visit, not least because of Pope Francis’ catamaran trip Saturday.

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Pope to visit Hungary amid diverging views on war, migrants
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Pope to visit Hungary amid diverging views on war, migrants

Associated Press  

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Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

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Vatican minister visits Ukraine as pope toes delicate line
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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

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