Pope Francis appeals for end to
humanitarian crisis in Yemen
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| Pope Francis addresses pilgrims after the Angelus prayer (Vatican Media) |
Pope Francis appeals for food to be distributed to the
war-ravaged people of Yemen, as children continue to suffer the effects of the
humanitarian crisis.
By Devin Watkins
Speaking at his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis
called on the international community “to urgently promote compliance with the
agreements reached, to ensure the distribution of food, and to work for the
good of the population.”
The Pope said he is following the humanitarian crisis in
Yemen “with great concern.”
Yemen’s population, he said, is “exhausted by the lengthy
conflict and a great many children are suffering from hunger, without being
able to access food supplies.”
“The cry of these children and their parents rises up to
God”, said Pope Francis.
Following his appeal, the Pope invited everyone to pray “for
our brothers and sisters of Yemen.” And he led the crowd in the recitation of
the Hail Mary.
UN-sponsored truce in Hodeidah
A truce between Yemen’s warring parties in the key port city
of Hodeidah came into force a month ago.
The United Nation is urging both sides to respect the accord
and to withdraw troops from the port quickly.
Humanitarian conditions in the country are deteriorating
fast, according to international aid agencies.
Most of Yemen’s imports enter through the Hodeidah port, and
fighting in the city has cut off humanitarian aid and left millions on the
brink of starvation.
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