Pope’s visit to Marseille: “I think he simply recalls the teaching of the church”, says Henrik Lindell

“Migrants do not invade, they seek hospitality. We must welcome them and protect them.”declared the sovereign pontiff during his speech at the palace of Pharo in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)Saturday September 23. “He said precisely that it is up to Europe to make itself more responsible and one might think that he is speaking (…) of the European Union”affirms Henrik Lindelljournalist at “La Vie”, guest on the set of 12/13 info.

Fundamental rules

Pope Francis confronted European leaders with theirs responsibilitysalmost trying to make them feel guilty. “I think it simply recalls church teaching (…)welcoming strangers“, explains Henrik Lindell. “It is then up to us to apply these fundamental rules in our lives and in the political world which is obviously separated from the world of the church”recalls the journalist.