Pope Francis on Tuesday
asked forgiveness from refugees for the "closure and
indifference" with which they are "too often" treated. "Too
often we have failed to welcome you! Forgive the closure and
indifference of our societies that fear the change in lifestyle
and mentality that your presence requires," the pope said in a
video message for the 35th anniversary of the foundation of the
Jesuit-run Centro Astalli service for refugees. "Treated like a
burden, a problem, a cost, instead you're a gift".
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