Pope Francis is calling on nations to welcome and integrate migrants as Europe and the United States struggles to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration.
Pope Francis has cited the Gospel while calling for migrants to be 'welcomed, encouraged and integrated' as Europe and the United States struggle to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration. The pontiff, a steadfast advocate for asylum seekers, refugees and economic migrants, said that many migrants are faced with the 'drama of forced migration' and make treacherous journeys by sea in search of better lives which can sometimes lead to tragedy.
He praised groups like ResQ which seeks to protect desperate migrants and refugees in danger in the Mediterranean Sea. The group has its own 128-foot long rescue boat that helps save migrants at sea. 'So we welcome the action of those who do not just observe things, criticizing from afar, but who get involved, offering some of their time, their ingenuity and their resources to alleviate the suffering of migrants, to save them, welcome them and integrate them,' Pope Francis said.
These duties are outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the definitive document outlining the church's doctrines on theological and social issues. The first duty is to 'welcome the foreigner out of charity and respect for the human person,' due to the fact that human beings 'have the right to immigrate and thus government must accommodate this right to the greatest extent possible, especially financially blessed nations.
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