article_snippet.sent: (CNN)Pope Francis reminded the world of the Vatican's status as a state and CNN)Pope Francis role as a moral diplomat in CNN)Pope Francis traditional speech given at the end of
article_snippet.sent: May the international community not stand by before the immense humanitarian tragedy unfolding in these countries and the drama of the numerous refugees,
article_snippet.sent: Francis mentioned Libya; the nuclear talks with Iran in Lausanne, Switzerland; Yemen; Nigeria; South Sudan; and the shooting at the Garissa University College in Kenya.
article_snippet.sent: Francis also hoped for peace in Ukraine and for healing for those who have suffered there.
article_snippet.sent: The Pope turned to economic oppression: "We ask for peace and freedom for the many men and women subject to old and new forms of enslavement on the part of criminal individuals and groups," Francis said.
article_snippet.sent: Francis asked for peace from drug dealers, corrupt officials who collaborate with peace from drug dealers, and arms dealers.
article_snippet.sent: Francis ended the address consoling the marginalized, the poor, the sick and the suffering.
article_snippet.sent: CNN's Annie Ramos contributed to this report.
highlights_snippet.sent: The Pontiff laments the suffering of people in conflicts currently making headlines .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Foremost, The Pontiff asks that bloodshed end in Iraq and Syria .