Vatican City, 17 January 2016 (VIS) –
After today's Angelus prayer, the Pope affectionately greeted the
members of the various ethnic communities present in the Square.
"Dear migrants and refugees",
he said, "each of you carries a history, a culture, precious
values; and often, unfortunately, experiences of poverty, oppression
and fear. Your presence in this square is a sign of hope in God. Do
not let yourselves to be robbed of hope and the joy of living, that
spring from the experience of divine mercy, thanks also to the people
who welcome you and help you".
"I now invite you all to pray to
God for the victims of the attacks that have taken place in recent
days in Indonesia and Burkina Faso. May the Lord welcome them into
His home, and support the efforts of the international community to
build peace", Francis concluded, praying the Hail Mary with all
those present.
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