Pope Francis's sympathy for migrants was personal

Pope Francis's sympathy for migrants was personal

Pope Francis often spoke with great sympathy for immigrants and refugees. NPR's Scott Simon reminds us that the Pope's father fled Mussolini's Italy, immigrating to Argentina.

The Missionary Pope: Francis’ Tireless Effort to Bring Christ to the Margins

Ronaldo Schemidt Pope Francis boards a plane for Rome at the airport in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, on February 17, 2016. COMMENTARY: Prioritizing the margins, he traveled to overlooked places, calling the Church to embrace its missionary mandate.

Pope Francis's long struggle to defend migrants

Starting from his election in 2013, Pope Francis placed the issue of migration at the heart of his agenda, criticizing restrictive policies whenever he could.

How long is the struggle?

One of the most enriching experiences of being on a CPT team is getting to know courageous activists and being inspired by their thirst for justice. I remember spending an evening with a Colombia team partner and his family; I asked his young son what he wanted to be when he grew up. “Community leader,” he responded. The response wasn’t surprising; it was poignant. The child had been inspired to struggle for justice and knew it would serve the c…