Pope Francis lamented the violent clash between inmates that took place in a prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador. More than 100 people died.
POPE FRANCIS
'I am very saddened by what has happened in recent days in the prison of Guayaquil, in Ecuador. I pray for them and for their families. May God help us heal the wounds of crime, that enslaves the poorest. And may He help those who work every day to make prison life more humane.'
The Pope continues to pray for Myanmar. It's been eight months since the military coup, and the violence continues.
POPE FRANCIS
'I wish once again to implore from God the gift of peace for the beloved land of Myanmar. May the hands of those who live there no longer wipe away tears of pain and death, but instead join together to overcome difficulties.'
During the Angelus, the Pope said humility is an essential part of the Christian faith. He said it's the first step in letting God into our life, and that a desire for complete self-sufficiency is a delusion.
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