Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

“It's very funny that each of us is trying to grab a piece of our heritage. Those who quote his words about prisoners forget those about life and abortion; those who remember those about the traditional family forget the positions on immigration: the Libyan centers were crap, he said.” Matteo Renzi said it in the Chamber Chamber commemorating Pope Francis. “We must have the courage to say that he has given us a great lesson in secularism,” conti…

By Maribel Hastings With the death of Pope Francis, the voice of one of the staunchest defenders of immigrants and refugees has been silenced at a time when they are facing one of the toughest chapters in the world, particularly in the United States, where President Donald Trump is leading an anti-immigrant crusade that affects even citizens and authorized residents. Pope Francis did not hesitate to condemn Trump's immigration policies. When he …

Pope Francis' steadfast support for migrants defines his legacy

Pope Francis, who himself came from a family of immigrants, has consistently urged for humane treatment of migrants.

On July 8, 2013, less than four months after his election, the Pope chose the island of Lampedusa as his destination for his first official journey.This Italian territory of 20 years... Read the article Death of Pope Francis: The great malaise of a pontificate favorable to immigration appeared first on Current Values.

'Pope of migrants' hailed by those he championed

In frontier soup kitchens and shelters, Francis is remembered as the 'Pope of migrants' -- a steadfast champion who offered spiritual support during perilous escapes from poverty, violence and oppression.

'Migrants are not a danger, they are in danger’: Honoring Pope Francis

Pope Francis consistently showed strong advocacy and action for immigrant and refugee rights.