Pope Francis meets with members of the Italian Entrepreneurs Association in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
VATICAN CITY 鈥� Pope Francis says a concerted response is needed to Europe鈥檚 migrant problem so that countries share equally the burden of helping those fleeing war and other 鈥渋nhumane鈥� situations.
Francis is praising Greece and other countries offering 鈥済enerous鈥� help while being on the frontline of the arrivals. Speaking to people in St. Peter鈥檚 Square Sunday, Francis said a 鈥渃oncerted response can be more effective and distribute equally the weight鈥� of helping the migrants.
He pressed for decisive negotiations by countries to achieve this and said he always keeps the 鈥渄rama of the refugees鈥� in his prayers.
Francis also welcomed the news of the cease-fire in Syria with hope and invited prayers so this development might bring relief to those suffering from the civil war and lead to peace. TVJ