Pope
praises Italy's Prefects for upholding human dignity
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis met on Friday with Italy’s
Prefects, thanking them in particular for the way they coordinated the
reception of so many migrant men, women and children who have recently landed
on Italian shores.
In his encounter with the local government officials, the Pope
said they play an important role in creating cohesion between local communities
and Italy’s national administration. He noted the way they have been called
upon to handle the many immigration emergencies that the country has
experienced, striking a delicate balance between application of the law and
respect for the human rights of each individual.
Pope Francis also
spoke of the excellent cooperation of the Prefectures with local dioceses and
parishes, that also seek to promote human development and serve the common good
of the country through education and other social services.
Noting the way the
prefects strive to balance the demands of human promotion with loyalty to their
institutions, the Pope urged the officials to remember they are never just
dealing with abstract questions, but rather with the concrete hopes of men and
women, whose problems have intensified in these times of economic
uncertainty
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