“As a nation, we claim to support refugees and oppose persecution, while simultaneously selling weapons to those responsible for killing innocent civilians and driving families from their homes.”

There is a need for “for mid-term and long-term planning which is not limited to emergency responses” Pontiff warns diplomatic corps.

"The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.”

Pontiff and Vatican Secretary of State call for an adequate response to Christians' suffering by the international community to prevent new genocides.