Pope Francis took aim at European countries that have used “alarmist propaganda” to justify closing their doors to migrants, and tried to shame them into responding with charity instead.
MARSEILLE, France (AP) Pope Francis challenged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship an
Pope Francis on Saturday urged European governments to welcome migrants instead of viewing them as invaders, striding into in a hugely sensitive political debate again inflamed by mass arrivals. Those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome, Francis said in a speech closin ..