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Pope Francis Declines Temer's Invitation to Visit Brazil
Pope Francis Declines Temer's Invitation to Visit Brazil
Published 19 April 2017 (9 hours 24 minutes ago)
Pope Francis has declined unelected President Michel Temer's invitation to visit Brazil. The reason for the invite was to commemorate the 300-year anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Aparecida this coming October. However, according to Globo News, the pope sent a return letter to Temer citing concern over the country's grave political situation.
However, according to Globo News, the pope sent a return letter to Temer citing concern over the country's grave political situation.
In January, Pope Francis had informed the Brazilian government that he wouldn't visit the country in 2017 due to schedule conflicts.
A member of the National Conference of Bishops in Brazil, who wished not to be identified, stated that the pope avoids traveling to countries experiencing political upheaval to avoid being exploited by political parties involved in the conflict.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Pope-Francis-Declines-Temers-Invitation-to-Visit-Brazil-20170419-0025.html
