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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta July 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Calls on Christians to Recognize the Face of Christ in Migrants

Jul 8, 2020

Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant and refugee.

Pope Francis greets migrants July 6, 2018 after Mass for the anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue

Aug 17, 2019

Pope Francis called Monday for an end to the rhetoric which views migrants as something ‘other,’ saying they are human beings and among those Christ has commanded his disciples to love and assist.

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Pope Francis Calls on Christians to Recognize the Face of Christ in Migrants

Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue

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