As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

Apr 21, 2025 - 15:03
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As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world
Pope Francis on a visit to Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in September 2015.

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

(Image credit: Sven Creutzmann)