Pope, on landmark Lesbos visit, 'wants to take back refugees'

LESBOS, Greece: Pope Francis received an emotional welcome Saturday on the Greek island of Lesbos during a visit aimed at showing solidarity with migrants fleeing war and poverty, a small group of whom he hopes to bring back to the Vatican.

The pontiff's landmark visit comes amid controversy over a deal last month to end Europe's refugee crisis by sending all irregular migrants who land in Greece back to Turkey.