Pope calls for welcome and protection for Afghan refugees vaticannews.va

Pope Francis on Sunday asked States across the globe to welcome and protect vulnerable Afghans who are fleeing their country.

"In these troubled times that see Afghans seeking refuge,” he said during the Angelus, “I pray for the most vulnerable among them. I pray that many countries will welcome and protect those seeking a new life."

Pope Francis said he is also praying for internally displaced persons in the country “that they may have assistance and the necessary protection.”…

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