Pope denounces exploitation of Madagascar’s unique resources

ANTANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Pope Francis has denounced the illegal logging and exploitation of Madagascar’s unique natural resources as he opened a visit to the Indian Ocean nation with a plea for the government to fight the corruption that is ravaging the island’s environment and keeping its people in “inhumane poverty.”
Francis urged President Andry Rajoelina on Saturday to provide Madagascar’s people with jobs and alternative sources of income so they are