Pope Francis backs Catholic and lay anti-corruption efforts in Malta
Pope Francis walks inside the Ta' Pinu National Shrine in Gharb on the Maltese island of Gozo, Saturday, April 2, 2022. Pope Francis headed to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta on Saturday for a pandemic-delayed weekend visit, aiming to draw attention to Europe's migration challenge that has only become more stark with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
VALLETTA, Malta (RNS) — The pope began his weekend visit with a message of welcome to migrants and a plea to end the war in Ukraine and to overcome divisions in a spirit of dialogue and inclusion.