Pope Francis Prays for Fishermen Being Held in Libya zenit.org
Pope Francis on October 18, 2020, asked for prayers for fishermen who have been held for more than a month in Libya — and for peace and stability in the troubled nation.
The Holy Father’s comments came after praying the Angelus with the limited crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
“I wish to address a word of encouragement and support to the fishermen who have been held in Libya for more than a month, and to their families,” Pope Francis said. “Entrusting them to Mary Star of the Sea, may they keep alive the hope to be able to embrace their loved ones again soon…
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