Posted on 01/17/2016 7:04:08 PM PST by Lera
Some interesting tidbits from Pope Francis' statement on migrants and refugees. Via Andrew Stuttaford at the National Review.
"Migration movements are now a structural reality, and our primary issue must be to deal with the present emergency phase by providing programmes which address the causes of migration and the changes it entails, including its effect on the makeup of societies and peoples."
"At this moment in human history, marked by great movements of migration, identity is not a secondary issue. Those who migrate are forced to change some of their most distinctive characteristics and, whether they like or not, even those who welcome them are also forced to change."
"The presence of migrants and refugees seriously challenges the various societies which accept them. Those societies are faced with new situations which could create serious hardship unless they are suitably motivated, managed and regulated. How can we ensure that integration will become mutual enrichment, open up positive perspectives to communities, and prevent the danger of discrimination, racism, extreme nationalism or xenophobia?"
"Public opinion also needs to be correctly formed, not least to prevent unwarranted fears and speculations detrimental to migrants."
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[[Question 1: How many refugees has the Vatican accepted?]]
They took in like two Christian families , no muslims of course
Worst Pope ever.
It's worse than that. The Catholic church is getting millions of dollars taking care of refugees. In this country alone the catholic church is making millions caring for the illegals.
This pope is truly evil.
Spoken like a true Argentine.
The 5 rich Muslim nations have refused to take one 'refugee' permanently.
One of the leaders said, that the reason for this would be that they'd be bringing TERRRORISTS into their countries if they did.
“Public opinion also needs to be correctly formed, not least to prevent unwarranted fears and speculations detrimental to migrants.”
How about what is detrimental to the native population, Your Holiness? This pope is out of touch with reality. I really question what he is in touch with.
They have taken in a whopping ZERO refugee-hadis.
Crazy Francis is off his meds again.
It goes well beyond the Pope...Pelosi, Boehner, and Ryan are all RC and the now retired Boehner has gone on the record saying he used ‘Catholic guilt’ to get Ryan on board. Ryan essentially caved in to Obama’s demands on immigration contained in the massive tax and spending deal shortly after.
AT THIS POINT, doesn’t he get it that nobody gives a f**k what the hell he thinks?
At least 2, a family, didn’t hear if they had children or not.
He’s definitely got me seriously contemplating to go Orthodox.
Not the worst pope ever, just the most recent worst pope.
Not to mention the Antichrist.
He’s coming at this from the point of view of the invading hordes. This is sharia on a stick and dhimmitude.
How I miss that man.
Is there no end to this charlatan’s BS?
Rhetorical, I know...
Chris-lam for all!
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