Pope Leo Welcomes New Migrants to Europe, and Not Every Catholic Is Delighted
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Pope Leo XIV honours migrants in Lampedusa on US Independence Day | NEWS
LAMPEDUSA (CNS): When Pope Leo XIV marked the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence on July 4, he did so on Lampedusa, Italy, a European migrant entry point, praying for migrants buried in the island’s cemetery, meeting survivors and celebrating Mass where tens of thousands of people flee war, persecution and poverty.Catholic News of the Week NEWS
Migration sociologist Professor Maurizio Ambrosini from the University of Milan comments on Leo XIV's visit to Lampedusa. At a time when migration is often reduced to mere invasion fear, the Pope draws attention to human tragedies and encourages integration and a comprehensive migrant policy. If the Pope didn't spark discussion, it would mean he wasn't saying anything important. The article, "Professor Ambrosini: The Pope Isn't Afraid to Expose …
Father Giulio Albanese, a Comboni missionary, advisor to the Secretariat of State, and director of Cooperation for the Vicariate of Rome, has offered his interpretation of the homily delivered by Leo XIV during his visit to Lampedusa. In an interview published by La Stampa, the priest states that the Pope's message is not limited to the issue of migration, but rather raises a reflection on the identity of the Church, its evangelizing mission, an…
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