Pope Francis condemns repelling migrants, calls for safe migration routes and global governance based on justice and solidarity.

Pope Francis has called the treatment of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea a "grave sin" and criticized efforts to repel them. In his weekly address, he urged for more compassion towards people fleeing conflict, poverty, disasters, or persecution and emphasized the need for safe migration routes. The Pope also called for a "global governance of migration based on justice, brotherhood, and solidarity," and warned against restrictive laws and the militarization of borders.

August 28, 2024
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