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From Marseille, Pope Issues Boldest Challenge Yet on Migration
During his brief, overnight visit to Marseille, Pope Francis not only reiterated his advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees, but turned up the volume of his message, issuing clear condemnations of what he called “alarmist propaganda” and “velvet gloved” indifference to their plight.
Pope Rejects ‘Alarmist Propaganda’ on Migration, Urges Policy of Welcome
After a week of rising tensions within Europe amid a surge in migrant arrivals, with some countries, including France, taking measures against asylum-seekers, Pope Francis in Marseille Saturday challenged “alarmist propaganda” over immigration and advocated for a unified equitable reception policy.
Pope in Marseille Condemns ‘Velvet Gloved’ Indifference Toward Migrants
Since Pope Francis in July 2013 first visited the small Italian island of Lampedusa, a primary destination for migrants seeking entry in Europe, the issue of migration has been a cornerstone of his papacy.
In Marseille, Pope Will Push Agenda on Climate, Migration
By Elise Ann Allen ROME (Crux) — As Pope Francis heads to the French port city of Marseille Sept. 22-23 for a summit on the Mediterranean, two issues will loom especially large — the ongoing migration crisis, amid a new surge in arrivals to Europe, and the global climate agenda. Pope Francis will travel to […]
Synod on Synodality: ‘The Biggest Thing in the Catholic Church Since Vatican II’
Meetings today are common occurrences at work, in neighborhoods, schools, and churches, but an almost monthlong meeting — coming on the heels of a two-year consultation process at the parish, national, and continental levels, and then followed by another gathering a year later before submitting a final report, to the pope no less, is hardly an average meeting.
Pope Condemns Attacks on Civilian Targets After Caritas Warehouse Destroyed in Ukraine
Pope Francis has condemned the routine use of “conventional weapons” against civilian targets in a message to Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, sent the day after a warehouse in Ukraine containing 300 tons of humanitarian aid was destroyed in a Russian drone attack.
Fortified by Eucharist, U.S. Catholic Priest Negotiates ‘Fragile’ Haiti Gang Truce
A Philadelphia-born priest has negotiated a truce among several gang leaders in Haiti, inviting them to “work hard to end violence” in the troubled nation.
Seminarian is Burned to Death in Nigeria in Endless Cycle of Violence Against Christians
By Ngala Killian Chimton (OSV News) — In an endless cycle of violence against Christians in Nigeria, seminarian Na’Aman Danlami Stephen of the Diocese of Kafanchan was burned to death on Sept. 7 when a terrorist group called Fulani herdsmen attacked the rectory at St. Raphael Church in Fadan Kamantan. Bishop Julius Kundi of Kafanchan […]
Pope Sends Prayers After Flooding Kills Thousands in Libya
After a severe storm set off flooding that breached dams in eastern Libya, leading to the deaths of thousands of people, Pope Francis sent his condolences and prayers.