Pope Francis announces international conference on Haiti

Haiti will soon be under the spotlight in Rome. Pope Francis has always shown a particular interest in poor countries and is planning to organize an international conference on Haiti in January. Bishop Patrick Aris, spokesman of the Episcopal Conference of Haiti, broadcasted the announcement on Wednesday November 23rd on the Magik 9 show "Tout Nouvèl".

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ll"Since last year the pope has wanted to do something to attract attention to Haiti. It is in this spirit that he created the first Haitian Cardinal," the prelate said. “Realizing that it was not enough as it was necessary to allow Haiti to continue to rise, Pope Francis came up with the idea of this conference to bring policy makers and international donors together to remember Haiti" explained Bishop Aris, indicating that Pope Francis attaches particular importance to Haiti, which is regarded as the "Cinderella of Latin America." “Haiti is a

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