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Pope Enters Migrant Ships Dispute With Appeal For Safe Ports

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According to Reuters, Pope Francis urged European leaders on Sunday to stop bickering over the fate of 49 migrants stuck aboard two humanitarian rescue ships on the Mediterranean and let them land at a safe port. Speaking in St. Peter’s Square, Francis jumped into a diplomatic dispute between Italy and Malta. Francis said “I make a heartfelt appeal to European leaders to show concrete solidarity for these people." Adding, "they were only “seeking a safe port where they can disembark."

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