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Pope says countries must unite on migration, as Italy, France clash

Pope Francis blesses a child as he arrives to lead the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, June 13, 2018. [REUTERS]

Pope Francis called on Thursday for a “change in mindset” on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy and France engaged in a diplomatic spat over the issue.

Francis made his comments in a message to participants at a conference on international migration being held in the Vatican. He called for the “shared global management of international migration in the values of justice, solidarity and compassion”.

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