Pope Francis has addressed European migration and urged the European Parliament to protect immigrants.
Pope Francis said, "We cannot allow the Mediterranean to become a vast
cemetery,” in regard to the refugees that attempt to cross the dangerous
waters to reach safety.
"The absence of mutual support within the European Union runs the risk
of encouraging... solutions which fail to take into account the human
dignity of immigrants, and thus contribute to slave labour and
continuing social tensions,” the Pope continued.
Christian Today reports that 3,000 migrants died while trying to cross the Mediterranean this year, double the number of deaths in 2013.
Anesty International spokesman Nicolas J. Beger said, “As the EU builds
its walls higher and higher, migrants and refugees are increasingly
taking to the Mediterranean waters in a desperate bid to reach safety
and sanctuary in Europe. Tragically they are increasingly paying the
highest cost, losing their lives at sea."
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