Posted on 07/16/2014 6:33:46 AM PDT by Resettozero
In his message to the “Mexico/Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development,” Pope Francis characterized the tens of thousands of illegal immigrants that have crossed the U.S. southern border as a product of globalization, suggesting that the phenomenon is happening worldwide.
Francis proclaimed, “Despite the large influx of migrants present in all continents and in almost all countries, migration is still seen as an emergency, or as a circumstantial and sporadic fact, while instead it has now become a hallmark of our society and a challenge.”
Emmer McCarthy for Vatican Radio said Francis expressed his concern for “the tens of thousands of children who migrate alone, unaccompanied, to escape poverty and violence.” He further sympathized, saying that “this is a category of migrants… who cross the border with the United States under extreme conditions and in pursuit of a hope that in most cases turns out to be vain." The Pope added that the amount of those willing to take the dangerous journey “are increasing day by day."
The Argentinean pontiff claims that the illegal immigrants are “forced to emigrate, suffer, and often, die tragically; many of their rights are violated, they are obliged to separate from their families and, unfortunately, continue to be the subject of racist and xenophobic attitudes.”
Finally, the Pope called for everyone to have a new outlook toward “migrants and refugees” and that we should discard previous conceptions of “defensiveness and fear, indifference and marginalization.” Moreover, the world should transform itself from a “throwaway culture” to a culture "capable of building a better, more just and fraternal world."
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Why doesn’t he quote Scripture, then? We have plenty of people to help, feed, and clothe without opening our borders to the whole world.
This Pope demonstrates he is a total fool every time he speaks
I wish he would join Benedict in retirement.
He really ought to call on those Latin American countries to foster an environment more conducive to human rights, so they wouldn’t have to risk life and limb coming to mooch here.
This.
Has anyone heard how many “refugees” will be taken in to Vatican City?
People are leaving the Catholic Church over this issue. Or at least moving to a conservative Latin mass that is not populated by the bought.
Sorry you don’t care for Scripture.
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” ~St. Jerome
You first, Bubba. If the pope doesn't take them in to the Vatican, then he's a blithering hypocrite.
Pope?? how about STFU!!! Why dosent the Mighty$$$$$$$ Catholic Church pay for it then!! they sure are generous with OTHER People $$$$$$$$$$$$
**do what you’re not doing yourself.**
You must be mind reading. How do you know that?
How do you know that I haven’t helped with the homeless before?
You’ll get your chance too.
Good for him! Let’s put them on planes and send them to the Vatican!
i don’t think he thinks at all. AFAIC he’s just pope obama.
The problem with this is that we cannot house the entire world.
Our country does do this via foreign aid, missionary workers, relief efforts, etc.
We are also a nation of laws. In Romans we do have Paul's writings on obeying the authorities. Right now, the authorities are not obeying the laws of our country.
If the Vatican wants to set an example, then open up the Vatican to house illegal immigrants.
You have the luxury of not living in the border areas based on your profile. It's easy to make these kind of statements but until you're actually on the ground you don't understand the picture. From all news accounts these areas are becomming no-man's lands. They are very dangerous.
I know exactly what to think, which does include the belief that our Prezziboy has indeed taken advantage of a humanitarian crisis to manufacture a response that is to the detriment of this country. He has also encouraged this crisis by his statements. That does not mean that those who enter should not receive humane treatment while awaiting action on their status. Which I believe should in the majority of cases be deportation.
Until the Pope and his Bishops stop living like pampered royalty with all its splendor, they should not talk about others should spend their money.
Is the “Know Nothing Party” back in action?
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