The Challenge of Migration: Beyond Borders (Vincentian Approach)
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https://doi.org/10.35312/q4a16m03Keywords:
Migration, Imago Dei, Hospitality, CompassionAbstract
This paper explores the dynamics of global migration, emphasizing the significant differences between historical and contemporary migration patterns. The article highlights the economic privilege of today's global travelers from the North and contrasts this with the plight of migrants driven by dire circumstances such as economic instability, political corruption, and social violence. It delves into the harsh realities faced by migrants, including dangerous journeys and hostile receptions in host countries. The piece underscores the moral and ethical imperatives, particularly for the Catholic Church, to provide compassionate and coordinated responses to migration. Invoking the Vincentian tradition of service to the poor calls for a commitment to treating migrants with dignity and integrating them into society. The article also touches on the complex and often harsh political responses to migration in various countries, advocating for a more humane and inclusive approach.
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