Pope and Malta President discuss
migration
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| Pope Francis receives President George Vella on Malta (Vatican Media) |
Pope Francis receives the President of Malta in audience in
the Vatican.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis and Maltese President
George Vella engaged in “cordial talks and discussed the phenomenon of
migration to Europe” during an audience on Monday morning in the Vatican.
According to the Holy See Press Office, the two leaders
expressed satisfaction for the good state of relations between Malta and the
Holy See, highlighted the importance of religious values in the culture and
life of the Maltese people and discussed the contribution of the Catholic
Church in the field of education.
Migration
A Press Office statement also revealed that the Pope and the
President set some time aside to consider some of the challenges faced by the
Mediterranean island nation regarding the phenomenon of migration towards
Europe.
Malta, like other Mediterranean countries such as Italy,
Greece and Spain, is at the frontline in dealing with migration through the
Mediterranean route. Ongoing discussions at a global and at a EU level have
seen the country demand more responsibility sharing.
Welcome, Protect, Promote, Integrate
Pope Francis calls repeatedly on all men and women of
goodwill to “welcome, protect, promote and integrate” migrants and refugees.
Pope Francis and President Vella focused on how the
migration phenomenon strongly involves the Church and is not to be separated
from environmental protection.
Finally, there was an exchange of views on various regional
situations, with particular reference to the Mediterranean.
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