HAMBURG, Germany. – Pope Francis sent a message to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, host of the G20 Summit, to ask for peace and equality of the people.

The Pontiff asked the leaders of the group gathered in Hamburg, Germany, to give priority to the poor and the refugees, as well as avoiding wars.

The Pope´s message demands absolute priority to the poor, the refugees, the long-suffering, the displaced, the excluded, without distinction of nations, races, religion or culture, and to reject the armed conflicts,.

Thus, the head of the Catholic Church calls again the most developed economies in the world to think of those in need, and to contribute making this world a better place for all.