Greece
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Pope prays for refugees, brings 12 back to Rome from Greece
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published April 28, 2016MYTILENE, Greece (CNS)—Pope Francis’ five-hour visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age of 18. The Vatican had kept secret the pope’s plan to invite the members of three Syrian families to fly back to Rome with him April 16. It was confirmed only […] Full Story
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Greece’s Caritas aids refugees with food, clothing, human warmth
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published October 30, 2015IDOMENI, Greece (CNS) —Weary faces, fussy babies, little boys teasing little girls to the point of tears and repeated uses of the Arabic word, “inshallah” (God willing) reflect the uncertainty faced by refugees trying to reach northern Europe. Thousands of people fleeing Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan pass through the makeshift transit center daily at Idomeni, […] Full Story