The Pope advocates for migrants crossing the Darien jungle

He pope Francis he asked Church of Latin America work to eradicate the indifference that exists towards migrants crossing the jungle Darien looking for a better life, in a message addressed to the meeting of bishops of the border Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.

“In Darién, with our migrant brothers and sisters. They are waiting for us there, on the mainland shore of the sea of ​​tears and death that unites men and women, adults and children from the most diverse latitudes,” writes the pope in his message published by the Vatican this Wednesday.

Francisco explains that “Darien Gap“The jungle, which is a triumph of nature, today becomes a real crossroads that not only highlights the limits of migration management in the Western Hemisphere, but also fosters a successful business that enables the accumulation of illegal profits from human trafficking.”

“Neither the dangers of illegal transit and blackmail, nor the increasing returns or stagnation in countries where these brothers and sisters are not wanted diminish the appeal (real or illusory) of meeting the needs for employment and better living conditions or, even a long – waited again family reunion,” he adds.

And although there is a “hospitable fraternity that receives with human sensitivity,” he also points out, “unfortunately there is indifference, which bleeds Darién.”

I encourage you to work tirelessly so that it is possible to eradicate this indifference, so that when a migrant brother or sister arrives, they will find a place in the Church where they do not feel condemned, but welcomed; where I can satisfy my hunger. and thirst. , and revive hope,” urged the Argentine pope.

And he asked that too “don’t neglect” all church centers to help migrants “which are an opportunity to welcome and benevolent towards the most needy brothers.”

I therefore invite you to join forces with all levels of the international community so that everyone has the right to remain on their land with a dignified and peaceful life, he added.