On the occasion of the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 24, Pope Francis reiterated the need to ensure that everyone “has the opportunity to live a dignified life in the society in which they live”.
(Vatican News Network) The Catholic Church held the 109th World Day for Migrants and Refugees on September 24, with the theme “Freedom to Choose to Move or to Stay.” When Pope Francis presided over the recitation of the Angelus that day, he reiterated that immigration should be a free choice and by no means the only possibility. The Pope spoke of the tragedy of migrants, who are forced to leave their homes while “having the right to stay in their own land and not to emigrate”.
“Every man and woman must be guaranteed the opportunity to live with dignity in the society in which they live,” said the Pope. “Unfortunately, poverty, war and the climate crisis force many people to flee. Therefore, we are all called to create A group that is always ready and open to receive, help, accompany and encourage the integration of those who knock on our doors.”
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2023-09-25 10:07:04
