Pope expresses ‘deep spiritual closeness’ to persecuted Christians
November 12, 2014
At the conclusion of his November 12 general audience, Pope Francis expressed his “deep spiritual closeness to Christian communities that are harshly persecuted with an absurd violence that does not give signs of abating.”
“I turn to those who have political responsibility both on a local and on an international level, as well as to all persons of goodwill, with a heartfelt appeal to engage in a vast mobilization of consciences in favor of persecuted Christians,” he added. “They have the right to once again find security and serenity in their own countries, freely professing our faith.”
The Pontiff also called for dialogue to end international disputes and, lamenting the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 Mexican students, decried “the dramatic reality of crime that exists behind the selling and trafficking of drugs.”
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