Pope to Pro-Migrant Radical: ‘Count on Me’ Francis seeks open ports while closing churches ROME (ChurchMilitant.com) - Pope Francis is being accused of "detesting Italy, Italians and Catholics" after he penned a handwritten letter on Good Friday to one of Italy's most notorious open-borders activists, assuring him, "I am always available to help." In his epistle to Luca Casarini, an ultra-left militant who is being investigated for aiding illegal immigration, the pontiff wrote: "I am close to you and your companions. Thanks for all you do." Casarini lost no time in bragging to the media. "Pope Bergoglio replied to my letter, he is one of...