Pope Francis: Immigrant Children Must Be 'Welcomed And Protected'

[mota bhai 2,675]

In a message delivered to the Mexico-Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development on Monday, the pope drew attention to these migrant children who he said often undertake the dangerous border crossing alone in order to escape violence in their home countries:

"This humanitarian emergency requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected. These measures, however, will not be sufficient, unless they are accompanied by policies that inform people about the dangers of such a journey and, above all, that promote development in their countries of origin."

Outside of the church, though, the pope also called for the international community to take steps toward finding a humanitarian solution to the immigration crisis.

"This challenge demands the attention of the entire international community so that new forms of legal and secure migration may be adopted."

On Sunday Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Matthews Burwell met privately with dozens of governors of states that will host thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from Central America. The program, initiated by the Obama administration, will go into effect in October and aims to tackle the growing influx of child migrants.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/15/pope-francis-immigrant-children_n_5588442.html

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I like this pope. I really do.

[2ndMessiah 184]

Lets hope the Vatican puts its money where the popes mouth is.....

But

That is not the direction they like the money to flow....

Edited July 17, 2014 by 2ndMessiah

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I like this pope. I really do.

I only wish my grandmother could have lived to know he was Pope. She hated Benedict, whom she referred to as The Rat.

[lostinblue 1,989]

Why not welcomed in their own country by the catholic church. When 1/3 of girls 10-16 years of age are raped making this journey you would think this trip would not be encouraged.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I did not see any encouragement in the quote offered in the OP. Quite the opposite. I did see, however, a genuinely Christian message that apparently isn't welcomed by many who profess to be Christians.

"This humanitarian emergency requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected. These measures, however, will not be sufficient, unless they are accompanied by policies that inform people about the dangers of such a journey and, above all, that promote development in their countries of origin."

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Why not welcomed in their own country by the catholic church. When 1/3 of girls 10-16 years of age are raped making this journey you would think this trip would not be encouraged.

I am not sure which would be more dangerous for a young boy. Crossing the desert on foot or being helped by Catholic priests .

[JohnR! 5,495]

"This humanitarian emergency requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected. These measures, however, will not be sufficient, unless they are accompanied by policies that inform people about the dangers of such a journey and, above all, that promote development in their countries of origin."

The good pope has spoken. We should put these kids on a plane to Rome and escort them to St. Peter's Sq., so the good church can take care of them.

I applaud the pope's interest in them.

Edited July 17, 2014 by JohnR!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I am not sure which would be more dangerous for a young boy. Crossing the desert on foot or being helped by Catholic priests .

Below the belt. Reported!

[2ndMessiah 184]

The good pope has spoken. We should put these kids on a plane to Rome and escort them to St. Peter's Sq., so the good church can take care of them.

I applaud the pope's interest in them.

Dont be daft. There are enough Catholic Churches in the US. Let them open the doors to all these children. After all that is apparently how the welfare and humanitarian needs are met in this country. Just need more of them white good ole boys to take a knee and pray away the problems.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Below the belt. Reported!

It was a little edgy, but somehow I don't think you really found it offensive or without a hint of truth

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It was a little edgy, but somehow I don't think you really found it offensive or without a hint of truth

I thought it was hilarious. The sarcasm embedded in my response must not have come across.

[Boiler 45,525]

Dont be daft. There are enough Catholic Churches in the US. Let them open the doors to all these children. After all that is apparently how the welfare and humanitarian needs are met in this country. Just need more of them white good ole boys to take a knee and pray away the problems.

Praying would involve bending over.....

Anyway no doubt the Papal jet is on its way.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Dont be daft. There are enough Catholic Churches in the US. Let them open the doors to all these children. After all that is apparently how the welfare and humanitarian needs are met in this country. Just need more of them white good ole boys to take a knee and pray away the problems.

True! What was I thinking!!!

[GandD 5,966]

Why not welcomed in their own country by the catholic church. When 1/3 of girls 10-16 years of age are raped making this journey you would think this trip would not be encouraged.

Jesus would probably advocate building a wall to keep them out.