Francis devoted nearly his entire speech Monday to the issue, showing the importance it has in the Holy See's foreign policy under the first Latin American pope
Europe can welcome refugees and stay secure, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called Monday for a bold and creative strategy to deal with global migration, insisting that Europe has the means and "moral responsibility" to welcome refugees without sacrificing its security or culture.
In a speech to the Holy See's diplomatic corps, Francis lamented the distinction made between refugees fleeing persecution and migrants fleeing poverty, saying both deserve international protection.
Human history has been marked by great waves of migration, and that humanity today must not let security fears replace the principles of respecting the dignity of others, he said.
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