VATICAN CITY - In an effort to highlight the dramatic situation of refugees left in limbo on the Greek island of Lesbos, Pope Francis and other Christian leaders will meet with the migrants April 16.

Providing care and showing compassion for societyöÏÓãÊÓƵapp most vulnerable members is not an option. ItöÏÓãÊÓƵapp an obligation. So says Pope Francis and the Federal Court of Canada.

VATICAN CITY - The tragic deaths of thousands of men, women and children who die while searching for a better future should trigger compassion and action, not indifference, Pope Francis said.