Pope Francis, spiritual leader of Catholics and President of the Vatican, said, “This magnificent sea (Mediterranean) has turned into a huge cemetery.” said.
Pope Francis visited the monument built for immigrants and sailors who lost their lives at sea as part of his 2-day visit to the city of Marseille in the south of France.
Speaking in Marseille about immigrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in search of a better future by escaping war, poverty and natural disasters, Pope Francis said, “The sea before us is the source of life and at the same time it evokes the tragedy of shipwrecks that cause death. This magnificent sea (Mediterranean Sea) ) turned into a huge cemetery.” made his assessment.
Emphasizing that those who died at sea should not be considered just a number, Pope Francis pointed out that these people had names, surnames and stories.
Pope Francis said, “I think of all our brothers and sisters who drowned in the sea with the hopes they carried in their hearts. You are faced with such a tragedy, words are not enough, action is needed. Before that, humanity is needed.” he said.
The spiritual leader of the Catholics noted that it is the duty of humanity to save those who are at risk of drowning in the sea.
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