Pope Francis recently said those who refuse to offer aid to migrants attempting to cross into Europe are committing a "grave sin," the RT website reports today (August 29, 2024).
Speaking at the regular papal audience on August 28, the head of the Roman Catholic Church drew attenton to the fate of scores of migrants attempting to reach European shores, particularly via the Mediterranean route.
Referring to the Mediterranean Sea as Mare Nostrum -- a label used by the ancient Romans -- Francis argued that it should be "a place of communication between peoples and civilizations" but instead "has become a cemetery."
The pope said the thousands of deaths in the region were avoidable, denouncing those "who systematically work, using all means, to push back migrants."
"And this, when done with conscience and responsibility, is a grave sin," he warned citing the Bible as saying , "You shall not wrong or oppress a foreigner."
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