Pope close to victims of HIV/AIDS

December 02, 2013 - Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his and the Church’s closeness with victims of HIV/AIDS and appealed that those affected by the disease may have access to the care they need. “We express our solidarity with the people affected by HIV/Aids, especially children, and we express our closeness to the many missionaries and health workers who work in silence,” the Pope said on Dec. 1 World Aids Day, after his weekly midday ‘Angelus’ prayer and blessing. “Let us pray for all of them, including doctors and researchers. May every sick person, without exception, have access to the care they need," the Pope added