Don't Extinguish Migrants' Hopes, Pope Says On World Day of Peace
On Monday, Pope Francis described migrants and refugees as the world’s “weakest and most needy," using his traditional New Year’s address to “give voice” to people, he has urged leaders to do more to help. Francis reminded thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, that he had chosen the plight of migrants and refugees as the theme for the Roman Catholic Church’s World Day of Peace.