Pope Francis on Sunday called on authorities to stop human traffickers operating in the Mediterranean, as he expressed his sorrow over last week's migrant boat disaster off Italy's Calabrian coast, in which dozens of people were killed.
Pope Francis meets with members of Roman pontifical universities and institutions at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
VATICAN CITY, March 5 - Pope Francis on Sunday called on authorities to stop human traffickers operating in the Mediterranean, as he expressed his sorrow over last week's"I renew my appeal to prevent such tragedies from happening again. May traffickers of human beings be stopped," the pope said in his weekly address to crowds in St. Peter's Square.
Local authorities said 70 bodies had so far been recovered following the incident. The migrants had departed from Turkey and were from countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Somalia and Syria. "May journeys of hope never again turn into journeys of death, may the clear waters of the Mediterranean no longer be bloodied by such dramatic accidents," the pope said.
Around 80 people survived after the boat broke up and sank in rough seas near Steccato di Cutro, a resort on the Calabria region's eastern coast. Authorities estimated it had carried up to 200 migrants.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three children dead, two injured in stabbing at a Texas homeITALY, Texas — (ITALY, Texas) -- Three children were fatally stabbed and two were injured Friday in an attack at a home in Italy, Texas, police said.
Read more »
First Look: Campus Pollyeyes, Opening Next Week in Little ItalyThe famous stuffed breadsticks from Bowling Green have landed in Cleveland
Read more »
Terps point guard from Italy has adjusted to America — even the foodElisa Pinzan’s transfer story spans the Atlantic Ocean and includes leaving her family behind, learning a new language and an unexpected medical scare.
Read more »
San Jose: ‘Littlest Little Italy’ offers Italian beef, salumi, wine, beer — and Little Italy’s first pizza by the sliceFirst Look: Innovative 5-in-1 concept simplifies the customer experience
Read more »
3 children killed, 2 hurt in Italy, TexasThe Ellis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murders of three children in an attack that also injured two other children.
Read more »
Italy close to approve CDP, Macquarie bid for TIM's grid- Bloomberg NewsItaly is close to granting preliminary approval to a multibillion-euro offer by state lender CDP and Macquarie Group for Telecom Italia's landline network, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter.
Read more »