Don’t blame crime on migrants, says Pope

POPE Francis says political speeches that harangue migrants and the poor are “unacceptable”. He issued his annual peace message yesterday.

In listing the virtues and vices of politics, Francis said nationalism was one threat to peace because it destroys trust. Another violation of peace is the proliferation of arms and terror exerted on the innocent and vulnerable that has forced them to flee homes for safety.

“Political addresses that tend to blame every evil on migrants and to deprive the poor of hope are unacceptable. Rather, there is a need to reaffirm that peace is based on respect for each person.”