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Pope slams ‘indifference’ towards migrants arriving in Europe by sea

Pope Francis called on European nations to show greater tolerance towards migrants during his visit to Marseille, emphasizing that migration is not an emergency but a long-term reality that must be managed with foresight.
The pontiff criticized European countries that have tried to close their doors to migrants and urged them to respond with charity and humanity. He urged leaders to open their ports to those fleeing hardship and poverty.
The Pope highlighted the need for compassion and action towards migrants, stating that the talk of a migration "emergency" only fuels fear and "alarmist propaganda". He has made the plight of migrants a key policy of his pontificate, recognizing their right to emigrate.

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BBC News

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Migrants dying at sea ‘not just numbers’, says pope in Marseille – video

Pope Francis arrived in Marseille on Friday promising a message of tolerance on migration, amid a bitter row over Europe’s approach to asylum seekers. The two-day visit, focused on Mediterranean crossings, comes at a time of heated debate in Europe over how to share responsibility for people arriving on boats from north Africa. ‘We should not get used to seeing disasters at sea as mere news stories and those dying at sea as numbers. No. They hav…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports

Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting Saturday that the continent isn't facing a migration 'emergency' but rather a long-term reality that governments must deal with humanely.

2 months ago·Canada

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Reuters

Pope says impeding migrant rescues at sea is 'gesture of hate'

Pope Francis said on Friday that migrants who risk drowning at sea "must be rescued," calling it "a duty of humanity, a duty of civilisation".

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting Saturday that the continent isn’t facing a migration “emergency” but rather a long-term reality that governments must deal with humanely. For a second straight day in the French port […]

2 months ago·United States

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