After his visit to a Syrian refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on April 16, Pope Francis wanted to offer twelve people in total the possibility of flying on their own plane to Italy, where their relocation has been facilitated.

After his visit to a Syrian refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on April 16, Pope Francis wanted to offer twelve people in total the possibility of flying on their own plane to Italy, where their relocation has been facilitated.

During the trip, thousands of people who had to leave their country begged him for his help. For his part, the Holy Father asked the world to assume responsibilities and help millions of people fleeing countries in conflict. With a joint statement from the leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. who visited the island with the Pope, the international community was urged to react in a humanitarian way.

Some of the refugees welcomed and relocated in Rome have already adapted to their new life. In this link you can learn more about one of the three families who took refuge in Italy after the invitation of the Holy Father. Refugees welcomed.