VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday told the leaders of Sri Lanka"not to ignore the cry of the poor and the needs of the people", and appealed for peace.
Frustration with the economic crisis boiled over on Saturday in Sri Lanka, when a huge crowd of protesters Speaking from St Peter's Square for his Sunday Angelus message, the Pope expressed solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka who he said"continue to suffer from political and economic instability".The Pope also renewed his support for the people of Ukraine.In his message, Pope Francis also mentioned Libya. He urged"constructive dialogue and national reconciliation" in the northern African country, saying the international community can help in this effort.
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