This Pope Francisco Today, it was considered “urgent” for Europe to ratify the New Migration and Asylum Treaty. “implementing appropriate policies” that allow the “integration” of immigrants. “It is urgent to strengthen the regulatory framework through the ratification of the New Migration and Asylum Pact so that adequate policies can be implemented in Europe to welcome, accompany, encourage and integrate migrants,” the Pope said during an audience. Diplomatic units accredited to the Holy See.
In the traditional speech at the beginning of the year, “A call for peace in a world that has seen how divisions and wars growFrancis gave a comprehensive review of the international situation, talked about conflicts in many countries, and also touched on the issue of migration, which “affects all parts of the world”.
“Most of the time these are people fleeing wars and persecutions, face-to-face. enormous dangers. On the other hand, “every man’s right to keep or change his domicile (…), to emigrate to other countries and to establish a residence there must also be fully respected” and must have the opportunity to return to his own country. country of origin,” he said, and XIII.
international emergency
Therefore, “migration, ‘progress in an irregular way’ is unacceptable” and “To understand this, it is enough to look at the Mediterranean, which has turned into a huge tomb. Those cut lives are the emblem of the wreck of our civilization that I had the opportunity to remember on my trip to Malta last spring.” ”
He then addressed the “urgent” need to ratify a new immigration deal in Europe, something that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which will be accepted by Francis tomorrow Tuesday, has agreed. “At the same time, solidarity demands that what is necessary be done. relief and care operations for survivors Don’t give full weight to populations at major destinations,” he added.
Francis insisted that “the ways of peace are ways of solidarity, because no one alone can be saved.” “We live in a world so interconnected that the actions of each have an impact on everyone else,” he said.
Iran and Ukraine worries Pope
Regarding the situation in Iran, the Pope assured him that, from his point of view, it “raises a special concern”. deadlock in negotiations On the resumption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action known as the Iran Nuclear Program Agreement. I hope that a concrete solution will be reached as soon as possible in order to guarantee a safer future.”
On the other hand, the Pope did not want to miss the opportunity to speak. the ukraine war. “Today I renew my search so that stop this meaningless conflict immediatelyThe effects are affecting all regions except Europe due to the reflections it creates in the field of energy and food production, especially in Africa and the Middle East,” he said.
“The current conflict in Ukraine has made more apparent the long-standing crisis affecting the multilateral system. deep rethink to adequately respond to the challenges of our time. This requires reforming the organizations that enable their activities to truly represent the needs and sensitivities of all people, avoiding mechanisms that place greater weight on some to the detriment of others. So it’s not about building alliance blocs, it’s about creating opportunities for everyone to have a dialogue,” he said.