Solidarity needed to overcome crisis, says Pope Francis

(AGI) Cassano Ionio, June 21 - Pope Francis spoke to followersin Sibari, Calabria, where the economic crisis struckparticularly hard. "I encourage everyone to spread the messageof true solidarity among our brothers, especially those most inneed of justice, hope, and tenderness", His Holiness said."Thanks be to God, there are many signs of hope in yourfamilies, parishes, associations, and church movements", headded before saying goodbye to Calabria's faithful and pastors.. .