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                             The Pope spoke about his conversations with refugees, many of whom were children. He said that some were witnessing the death of loved ones at sea.
                         

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” Migrants are not numbers. ” Pope Lesbos

During the meeting in the southern prayer Regina Coeli, Pope talked about his Saturday visit to Lesbos and thanked all those who had accompanied him in her prayers.

He recalled that with him on the island were Orthodox dignitaries: patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Hieronymus, which – as explained – was a sign of “unity in charity all the disciples” of Jesus.

– We visited one of the camps refugees who have come from Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Africa, from many countries. Together with Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Jerome We greeted about 300 refugees each in turn. Among them were many children – recalled Francis.

He added: “Some of these children have witnessed the death of their parents and colleagues who drowned in the sea. I saw so much pain.”

Next Pope he described his conversation with one of the refugees; 40-year-old Muslim with two children. – He told me that he married a Christian. They loved and respected each other. But unfortunately this girl has been beheaded by terrorists because she refused to renounce Christ and abandon their faith. It’s a marvel. This man so much crying – said Francis.

(The arrival of the Pope on Lesbos. Video: Storyful / x-news)

The Pope prayed also for the victims a strong earthquake that on the night of Saturday to Sunday struck Ecuador, which killed at least 77 people, as well as those who lost their lives as a result of previous shocks in Japan. – Let God’s help and the brothers will give them strength and support – he said. Morning during Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter, Pope ordained 11 priests. In an improvised homily, speaking to them called for it to the confessors were first of all merciful. – No cross can not find never the real Jesus and the cross without Christ does not make sense – he said.

Greek media about the visit of Francis to Lesbos

Greek media heat comment yesterday (Saturday) visit of Pope Francis on Lesbos. They write about about breaking barriers and emotion that prevailed during the meeting with the Holy Father. They stress, however, that you can not expect rapid change in the way European politicians solve the problem of migration.

In Greece stresses how important it was yesterday’s visit to the superiors of the Catholic Church and the Orthodox center on Lesbos Moria. This is where the majority of registered migrants who came to the Greek islands. Pictures of the pope, who shook hands refugees, talked with them, and even ate with them a meal – which, as they serve the local media had happened the first time – circulated around the world.

According to the Greek experts, even if such a visit It will not open the borders so-called. Balkan route or change the policy of European countries, at least sow doubts in the minds of many people. Doing that will look differently on migrants.

Journalists emphasize that this gives hope to refugees. In turn, the residents of Lesbos enjoy that Francis appreciated their efforts and restored international opinion a positive image of the island.

Lesbos last year reached more than 500,000 migrants. Despite reducing the migration wave after signing in mid-March EU-Turkish agreement, continue to arrive there at least a few dozen people a day – provides correspondent from Athens.

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