Pope Francis expresses closeness to Mozambicans in Cabo Delgado
Pope Francis conveys his nearness to the people of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique, where around 600,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to an armed conflict.
By Vatican News
Bishop Luiz Fernando Lisboa of Pemba told Vatican News about the Pope’s expression of “closeness and great love”, which came during their private audience on Friday.
The Bishop said the Pope spoke of his concern for the suffering people of Cabo Delgado, as well as for all Mozambicans.
During the 40-minute audience, Bishop Lisboa informed Pope Francis about the serious humanitarian situation underway in Mozambique’s northern region.