Lesbos: Pope discusses migration crisis with Greek PM
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(Vatican Radio) Following his arrival on the Greek island of Lesbos, Pope Francis met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Discussed at the meeting was the refugee and migration crisis, in particular the situation on the island. It was stressed "that the refugee crisis is a European and international issue calling for a comprehensive response that respects European and international law."Below is Statement of the Director of the Press Office of the Holy See after the Meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis and the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Alexis TsiprasDuring the meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis with His Excellency the Prime Minister of Greece Mr. Alexis Tsipras, the main theme of the conversations was the refugee and migration crisis and more in particular the situation on the island of Lesvos.It was underlined that the refugee crisis is a European and international issue calling for a comprehensive response that respects European and international law.Th...
(Vatican Radio) Following his arrival on the Greek island of Lesbos, Pope Francis met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Discussed at the meeting was the refugee and migration crisis, in particular the situation on the island. It was stressed "that the refugee crisis is a European and international issue calling for a comprehensive response that respects European and international law."
Below is Statement of the Director of the Press Office of the Holy See after the Meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis and the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Alexis Tsipras
During the meeting of His Holiness Pope Francis with His Excellency the Prime Minister of Greece Mr. Alexis Tsipras, the main theme of the conversations was the refugee and migration crisis and more in particular the situation on the island of Lesvos.
It was underlined that the refugee crisis is a European and international issue calling for a comprehensive response that respects European and international law.
The Pope has appreciated the humane stance of the Greek people, who despite harsh economic strains have shown solidarity and commitment to universal values.
Furthermore, the need was underlined to protect people from risking their lives by crossing the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, through combating human smuggling networks, eliminating dangerous routes and developing safe resettlement procedures to Europe.
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