Pope Francis criticises Europe’s divided response to migration crisis

Pontiff uses visit to Greece to highlight plight of migrants and refugees, and voice concern over threat to democracy

Pope Francis has used a trip to Greece to hit out at Europe for the divisions it has exhibited over migration while also warning against the perils of populism.

In Athens, on the second leg of a Mediterranean tour that has highlighted the plight of migrants and refugees, the pontiff also expressed concern over democracy's retreat globally. Greece has long been on the frontline of the refugee crisis.