World Day: Refugees and Appeal Sunday

world day: Speaking from his studio overlooking St, according to Metro News. Peter's Square, Francis prayed for all those who have lost their lives fleeing war and persecution. Francis made the appeal Sunday as he marked the U.N.'s World Day of Refugees, which will be celebrated on Tuesday. He said their stories of pain and hope are actually an opportunity for reciprocal understanding. Francis' four-year papacy has been marked by his profound solidarity with refugees and demand that countries build bridges of welcome, not walls. He said In reality, personal meetings with refugees can dissolve fears and distorted ideologies and become paths for growth in humanity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.