Pope warns against 'demographic winter'

By Crispian Balmer
Updated May 14 2021 - 8:54pm, first published 8:49pm
Pope Francis says parents need more help if countries such as Italy are to overcome low birth rates.
Pope Francis says parents need more help if countries such as Italy are to overcome low birth rates.

Pope Francis says the cost of raising children is too high and parents need more help if countries such as Italy are to overcome the low birth rates that are undermining their future.

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