Pope Francis on Sunday called for urgent “respect” for a ceasefire accord in Yemen to allow humanitarian aid through in the conflict-weary country. “I am following the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with great concern,” he added. The pope was speaking before embarking on a historic three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, the first by a pope to the Arabian peninsula. “The cry of these children and their parents rises up to God,” he said calling on the gathering to pray for Yemen. Pope Francis, who has made strengthening ties between the two largest religions a cornerstone of his papacy, was due to arrive in Abu Dhabi later Sunday.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2019 12:11 UTC