“Migrants? The right to peace in one’s own country must be defended”

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 00:32

Following is an interview with Monsignor Francesco Cavina, bishop of Carpi, on immigration, family, and little Alfie’s case:

“The international community is called upon to work together for progress” and to promote security “in all countries”, in particular in those from which people flee. Immigrants must be welcomed, and their right to remain in their own state in dignity” and peace must also be protected. This is affirmed by Monsignor Francesco Cavina, Bishop of Carpi, who in an interview with Vatican Insider also speaks of the family, and the Alfie case.

Refugees, the Pope: “Let's help Africa grow, stop exploiting it”

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 21:57

On the return flight from Geneva, Francis speaks of the immigration emergency and supports the idea of a Marshall plan for poor countries. Then he calls Governments to “welcome all those who can be integrated, but with prudence. And praises “Italy’s generosity”. On Communion to the Protestant Spouses, “There was no halt”.

Pope appeals on behalf of the people of Yemen and for refugees

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 01:48

After reciting the Angelus on Sunday, June 17, before thousands gathered in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis expressed an appeal for the people of Yemen and for refugees.

“I am following the dramatic circumstances of the people of Yemen”, the Pope said after concluding the recitation of the Angelus before thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square.

His Holiness, Pope Francis: A glimmer of hope

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 17:51

A dark cloud that keeps darkening with time seems to have descended on the Arab world since the landing of Napoleon Bonaparte in Egypt in July, 1798. It is even darker and more ominous than it was during the nearly two and a half centuries of the Crusader era, eight centuries previously. At least during those times, the two sides, though bitter enemies, viewed each other as humans.