Pope Francis has issued a call for racism not to be ignored.

Referring to the unrest in the US following the death of George Floyd in the US Pope Francis said the world cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism, but he also condemned the violence saying nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost.

Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated, mainly peacefully, across the United States for an 8^th night.

One of the biggest protests, joined by Floyd’s relatives, took place in his hometown of Houston, Texas.

Many defied curfews in several cities, imposed after violence and looting in some districts on Monday night.

The Floyd case has reignited deep-seated anger over police killings of black Americans and racism.

Demonstrators have taken to the streets – not only to express their outrage at the treatment of Mr. Floyd but also to condemn police brutality against black Americans more widely.

There have been calls, and a proposal from a US lawmaker, to end the qualified immunity of police, which prevents civil legal action against them.

More generally protesters have called for an end to racism and discrimination.