Pope Francis met with
an Italian Coast Guard delegation on Tuesday evening to express
his appreciation for their service following a massive operation
Monday in which they rescued 2,000 immigrants at sea between
Libya and Italy, said Holy See press office director Father
Federico Lombardi on Wednesday.
Lombardi said Pope Francis thanked the men and women
members of the Coast Guard for "service carried out with courage
and dedication in favor of people in dire need".
"I feel small compared to the work you do, saving lives,"
the pope said.
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