Published 09/23/2023 2:30:00 a.m.

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

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CTV News

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Reuters

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Associated Press News

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

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09/23/2023 9:30:15 a.m.·United States

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Hindustan Times

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