• Pope Francis returning with 12 Syrian migrants to the Vatican
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[quote]Pope Francis has taken 12 Syrian migrants back with him to the Vatican after visiting a camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. The three families, including six children, are all Muslim and had their homes bombed during the Syrian war. The Vatican said in a statement that Pope Francis wanted to "make a gesture of welcome'' to the refugees. Thousands of migrants are now stuck on Lesbos after last month's EU-Turkey deal to try to ease the flow. All of those leaving with the Pope were already living on Lesbos before the deal was implemented, the Vatican said.[/quote] [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36063300[/url]
That's nice, good for him. Extra points for choosing families in need over leeches.
He's definitely practicing what he preaches.
It's a gesture all right. No more, but no less either.
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