 Pope Francis says that he is praying that many countries take Afghan refugees and that in an apparent reference to the Taliban's past restrictions on schooling for women, said it is essential that young Afghans receive an education. Thousands of evacuated Afghans are waiting in transit hubs in third countries such as Qatar, Germany and Italy. Thousands of others are trying to live via land crossings with neighboring countries such as Pakistan. The Pantiff also offered his prayers for the United States after Hurricane Aida killed dozens in Louisiana and North East states.