Source: The Hill
“Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced those who willingly work to repel migrants as sinners, calling out restrictive immigration laws, border militarization and rejection as tools that endanger migrants. Francis opened his weekly address — usually heavy on theology — with a call to think about both people who ‘are crossing seas and deserts to reach a land where they can live in peace and safety,’ and people who actively oppose migration. ‘It must be said clearly: There are those who work systematically and with every means possible to repel migrants. To repel migrants. And this, when done with awareness and responsibility, is a grave sin. Let us not forget what the Bible tells us: ‘You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him,’’ Francis said.” (08/29/24)