Survivors of Lampedusa shipwreck to meet pope

From Welcome to Asmarino Independent. Tue Sep 30 2014, 15:46:37

Organizer Tareke Brhane said Tuesday that about 50 survivors, mostly living in northern Europe, will travel to Lampedusa for the Thursday event as they press for an international day of memorial for the thousands who perish at sea each year trying to reach Europe.

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