Pontiff prays for children 'abused and exploited under our eyes' in Urbi et Orbi message
The crying of the Baby Jesus is not the only cry people should
hear on Christmas as many children around the world are crying because
of war, maltreatment and abuse, Pope Francis has said.“Baby Jesus,” he said, pausing for effect. “My thoughts today go to all children who are abused and mistreated: those killed before they are born; those deprived of the generous love of their parents who are buried under the selfishness of a culture that does not love life; those children displaced by war and persecution, abused and exploited under our eyes and the silence that makes us accomplices.”
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2014/12/25/pope-francis-urges-people-to-hear-the-cry-of-suffering-children-at-christmas/