Pope Francis
said on his way to Colombia Wednesday that his trip aims to help
the south American country on its path to full peace after FARC
rebels signed a deal with the government to end an over-50-year
civil war last November.
"This trip is a little special because it is a trip to help
Colombia go on along its peace path," Francis told journalists
on board the papal plane.
"I also ask you for a prayer during the trip. Thanks for
everything you will do, thanks for your work and for
accompanying me on this trip".
Colombia's 53-year conflict has left 260,000 dead and nearly
seven million displaced, with atrocities committed by all sides,
including state-aligned paramilitaries. Most of the victims are
civilians.
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