Pope Francis calls for solidarity after deadly quake in Turkey, Syria
Pope Francis calls for solidarity after deadly quake in Turkey, Syria

Pope Francis appeals for global solidarity with Turkey and Syria following a devastating earthquake, and thanks those risking their lives to help.

Officials and medics said over 8,000 people had died in Turkey and over 2,000 in Syria from Monday's 7.8-magnitude tremor, bringing the total to at least 11,000.