Pope Francis brings back 12 Syrian refugees to Vatican after visit to Lesbos
 

Pope Francis brings back 12 Syrian refugees to Vatican after visit to Lesbos
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Pope Francis has sent a clear message to the world: refugees are still welcome in Europe. Or at least they should be.

The Pope set a bold example on Saturday by bringing 12 Syrian refugees back to the Vatican on his plane after a heartrending visit to an overcrowded camp on Lebos, the Greek island that has become the center of the growing refugee crisis.

The refugees were from three families, each of which had their homes destroyed by bombs in Syria, according to a statement from the Vatican. One family in particular lived in a region **w controlled by the Islamic State.

"The Pope had wished to make a gesture of welcome and solidarity on behalf of the refugees," the Vatican said in the statement. Read more...


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