Pope appeals for evacuation of migrants from Libyan centers

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has appealed for the evacuation of women, children and sick migrants trapped in Libyan detention centers as soon as possible, through humanitarian corridors.
During his Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, the pontiff said the refugees’ situation, “which is already very serious, has become even more dangerous due to the ongoing conflict.”
On Saturday, air strikes hit the Libyan capital as forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Hifter pursued a campai