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Pope Francis: Countries that Take in Refugees Must Change
Frontpage Mag ^ | January 17, 2016 | Daniel Greenfield

Posted on 01/17/2016 7:04:08 PM PST by Lera

Some interesting tidbits from Pope Francis' statement on migrants and refugees. Via Andrew Stuttaford at the National Review.

"Migration movements are now a structural reality, and our primary issue must be to deal with the present emergency phase by providing programmes which address the causes of migration and the changes it entails, including its effect on the makeup of societies and peoples."

"At this moment in human history, marked by great movements of migration, identity is not a secondary issue. Those who migrate are forced to change some of their most distinctive characteristics and, whether they like or not, even those who welcome them are also forced to change."

"The presence of migrants and refugees seriously challenges the various societies which accept them. Those societies are faced with new situations which could create serious hardship unless they are suitably motivated, managed and regulated. How can we ensure that integration will become mutual enrichment, open up positive perspectives to communities, and prevent the danger of discrimination, racism, extreme nationalism or xenophobia?"

"Public opinion also needs to be correctly formed, not least to prevent unwarranted fears and speculations detrimental to migrants."

(Excerpt) Read more at frontpagemag.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: epa; francis; globalwarminghoax; ilpapa; islam; pope; popefrancis; poperefugees; refugee; romancatholicism
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To: LegendHasIt

“This Pope, 0bama and perhaps Angela Merkel are Minions of the anti-Christ as far as I am concerned.”

We’ve come a long way from JPII, Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, haven’t we?


61 posted on 01/17/2016 8:14:43 PM PST by Let's Roll (So much left-wing thought is playing with fire by those who don't even know fire is hot - Orwell)
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To: LegendHasIt
This Pope, 0bama and perhaps Angela Merkel are Minions of the anti-Christ as far as I am concerned.

They seem to be the exact opposite of the Pope John Paul, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan trio, don't they?
62 posted on 01/17/2016 8:15:20 PM PST by Girlene
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To: Lera

,” whether they like or not, even those who welcome them are also forced to change.”

Yep Francis can kiss my........


63 posted on 01/17/2016 8:24:14 PM PST by Slambat
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To: Lera

If a country takes in unlimited hyper breeding islamists, it certainly will change, duh! And, not for the better.


64 posted on 01/17/2016 8:25:32 PM PST by The_Media_never_lie (The Bush family needs to just go away. The Clinton family needs just to go to prison.)
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To: Lera

Frankie the idiot pope spewing forth on that which he knows nothing about. How about you STFU.


65 posted on 01/17/2016 8:29:42 PM PST by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: Lera

He seems so clueless...he is frightening.


66 posted on 01/17/2016 8:31:21 PM PST by Girlene
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To: Let's Roll; Girlene

Yep and Yep.


67 posted on 01/17/2016 8:40:36 PM PST by LegendHasIt
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To: Lera

This pope is an out and out f**king asshole.


68 posted on 01/17/2016 8:43:17 PM PST by jmacusa ("Dats all I can stands 'cuz I can't stands no more!''-- Popeye The Sailorman.)
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To: Lera

This is Peter the Roman. He is the Last Pope. He is allied with Satan.


69 posted on 01/17/2016 8:45:51 PM PST by Lazamataz (If the Oregon occupiers are occupying a National Wildlife REFUGE, are they not now REFUGEES?)
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To: LegendHasIt; Let's Roll

lol...didn’t see your comment, Let’s Roll.


70 posted on 01/17/2016 8:47:58 PM PST by Girlene
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To: Lera

When the Huns attacked, I mean migrated what sort of mutual enrichment did they bring with them??

Islam is about the same as that.


71 posted on 01/17/2016 8:49:43 PM PST by Gasshog (Newly discovered element Trumpamentium causes a Chain Reaction of Testicular Fortitude!!)
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To: Redmen4ever

Islam is political and religious slavery


72 posted on 01/17/2016 8:59:00 PM PST by Crucial (At the heart all leftists s the fear that the truth is bigger than themselves.)
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To: Yaelle

[[A politically correct Pope? Whoa.]]

He’s a Jesuit . They are all about power and control and are know to start wars to get it.


73 posted on 01/17/2016 8:59:40 PM PST by Lera
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To: Patriotic1

You sound like my sister.
I refuse to support a “Church” that sees no compassion for M.E. Christians,
but manages to support Christianity’s enemies.

I am a Believer in my faith but not with the terribly flawed humans running the show at the moment.
We all sin, I ask and pray for the Lord’s forgiveness every day.

Perhaps that is not enough for your piety, oh well.


74 posted on 01/17/2016 9:12:35 PM PST by acapesket (all happy now?)
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To: stocksthatgoup

Pope on dope


75 posted on 01/17/2016 9:21:12 PM PST by Redleg Duke (The Federal Government is nothing but a welfare program with a dress code!)
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To: Redleg Duke; MinuteGal

This Pope was the worst choice at the worst possible time in history. He is a disaster. May his reign be a short one, for everyone’s sake, in particular his Catholic flock that most intimately has to live with him as their Pope and/or be led astray by him.


76 posted on 01/17/2016 10:02:15 PM PST by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS)
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To: max americana

The Daesh specifically stated Rome is on the short list. I am sure their gold encrusted invite is on its way! Socialists always say everyone must change... Except themselves.


77 posted on 01/18/2016 2:09:55 AM PST by momincombatboots (Trump... The only Democrat who can win. Democrat plant! Well played democrats!)
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To: Salvation

What’s the deal?


78 posted on 01/18/2016 2:17:06 AM PST by RedHeeler
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To: Let's Roll

...We’ve come a long way from JPII, Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, haven’t we?...

Indeed so though there’s no ‘perhaps’ to Merkel’s performance. The word from El Rojo seems to be; Move over Burghers and let Jihadi take over. And the coaster car clickety-clicks to a greased skid drop from the top.


79 posted on 01/18/2016 3:41:57 AM PST by Huaynero
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To: acapesket

This Pope makes my blood boil, but who do we hurt by absenting ourselves from Mass and the sacraments? Mortal sin is not a solution to dumb Popes. We should all be going to Mass *more* because of it.


80 posted on 01/18/2016 3:57:12 AM PST by Claud
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