Pope on Brexit: 'the will of the people is to be respected'

Pope Francis commented on Britain's decision to leave the European Union today, saying it must be followed by "guarantees" for the good of both Britain and countries on the continent.

Speaking to journalists aboard the Papal plane during his journey to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, the Pope said the referendum result must be respected because it was wanted by the people.

"It was the will expressed by the people and this requires a great responsibility on the part of all of us to guarantee the good of the people of the United Kingdom, as well as the good and co-existence of the European continent" he said.

Source: Vatican Radio