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What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration and immigrants?

Daniel Payne posts on the CNA about a relevant topic

"Long a champion of immigrants, particularly those fleeing war-torn countries and impoverished regions, Pope Francis last month delivered some of the clearest words in his papacy yet in support of migrants — and in rebuke of those who turn away from them. 

“It must be said clearly: There are those who work systematically and with every means possible to repel migrants,” the pope said during a weekly Angelus address. “And this, when done with awareness and responsibility, is a grave sin.”

Please head over to the CNA to read the full post

Question to ponder: How does the article challenge your beliefs about immigration?

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