ROME: The Syrian refugees taken in by Pope Francis following his visit to the Greek island of Lesbos have hailed the Pontiff as a "savior" for offering them a new life.
In a hugely symbolic move seen as a lesson in solidarity for Europe, Francis, who is himself the son of Italian migrants in Argentina, on Saturday took 12 Syrians from three families -- all Muslims -- home with him from Lesbos to the Vatican.
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