Sen. Leila de Lima’s message to Pope Francis in English, dated 15 August 2017, is as follows:

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Sen. Leila de Lima’s message to Pope Francis in English, dated 15 August 2017, is as follows:

Published on Nov 26, 2017

Dear Papa Francesco, I am Leila de Lima, a senator from the Philippines and a political prisoner who has been incarcerated for the past 173 days, by President Rodrigo Duterte. The international community has been appalled by the brazen violation of human rights since Duterte waged his war on drugs. This August 27, I will turn 58 years old. Life's journey has had its ups and downs, but I never imagined that my birthday would be spent inside a jail. Papa Francesco, if I may be granted one wish, I hope that you will say a prayer for me and the Filipino people. Please bless me so I can have the strength to continue the fight against the injustice that is happening not only to me, but to thousands of Filipinos who are victims of extra judicial killing. I do not know when I will regain my freedom. Only Faith sustains me through this nightmare. Please include me and the Philippines in your prayers. God bless you Papa. My heartfelt thanks, SLML

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