Pope's Christmas message speaks to Zimbabwe

The Pope expressly referred to Zimbabwe in his Christmas message. His line was careful and did not expressly attack Mugabe. Since the best chance for change is that Mugabe goes quietly this position probably makes sense.

The Pope, spoke of Zimbabwe, where hunger is spreading and deepening. He said that people there were "trapped for too long in a political and social crisis which, sadly, keeps worsening."

International pressure has been mounting for Mugabe to step down, following disputed elections in March. Millions of Zimbabwe's people need food aid, and a cholera epidemic has sharpened problems in a country once considered African's breadbasket.
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