Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of recognizing migrants and refugees as symbols of hope in an unjust world. He warned that focusing solely on local community interests threatens global solidarity and the common good. Migrants exemplify the human aspiration for happiness, overcoming adversity. His remarks were made amid heightened immigration crackdowns, advocating for the dignity of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances. Pope Leo's background as a descendant of immigrants informs his perspective on the ongoing immigration crisis.
In a world darkened by war and injustice, even when all seems lost, migrants and refugees stand as messengers of hope. Their courage and tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see.
The widespread tendency to look after the interests of limited communities poses a serious threat to the pursuit of the common good and global solidarity for the benefit of our entire human family.
My own story is that of a citizen, the descendant of immigrants, who in turn chose to emigrate.
All of us, in the course of our lives, can find ourselves healthy or sick, employed or unemployed, living in our native land or in a foreign country, yet our dignity always remains unchanged.
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