Why the Pope's Lesbos visit matters

In order to draw attention to the plight of Syrian refugees in Europe, Pope Francis plans to visit the Greek Island of Lesbos on Saturday, April 16. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with Religion News Service reporter David Gibson about the meaning and intent behind the Pontiff's visit and the significance of him being joined by the head of the world's Orthodox Christians, Bartholomew.

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