Some European politicians have said ‘if we save lives we act as an attraction for more people to try to come’ - that is outrageous immorality: Peter Sutherland.
The Vatican will take care of the costs involved in housing and looking after these Muslim refugees.
Pope Francis says visit aims to “express closeness & solidarity" to the displaced & the citizens of Lesbos & the people of Greece "who are so generous in their welcome”.
Pontiff calls for "urgent" solution to Syrian conflict.
Three-day trip in May will include a meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch.
