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Pope Francis Urges Help For Migrants Stuck In Mediterranean

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On Sunday, Pope Francis urged European leaders to help 49 migrants currently stuck on two humanitarian rescue ships on the Mediterranean and give them a safe port to dock. In an address to 60,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope said, "I make a heartfelt appeal to European leaders to show concrete solidarity for these people. They were only seeking a safe port where they can disembark." According to Reuters, over two two dozen humanitarian groups, including Amnesty International, have called on the European Union to offer a safe port to both vessels.

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