“It is an effort that begins with the fact that we ask ourselves what we can dobut also what should we stop doing. We must strive for stop the arms raceeconomic colonialism, usurpation of foreign resources, destruction of our common home“, – said the holy father.

Among the most notable causes of forced migration today, he mentioned “ persecution, wars, atmospheric phenomena And adversity“, which in turn produce “poverty, fear and despairamong people who migrate.

He acknowledged that the countries of origin chief responsible ensure that migration is really free solution. However, they “should be in conditions do things like that without being deprived of their own natural and human resourcesand without outside interference aimed at favoring interests Of several.”

While nations and organizations are working to ensure that all migration is the result of a free decision, the Pope called on all Population “have maximum respect for the dignity of every migrant“for them to build”bridges not wallsexpanding channels for safe and legal migration.”

“Wherever we choose to build our future, in the country where we were born or elsewhere, what matters is that there is always community ready to welcome, protect, promote and integrate all, without distinction And leaving no onethe Pope finished his message.

In connection with the end title 42 tomorrow in the USA thousands of migrants focused on border towns from Mexicowith the expectation of crossing the border and to begin a new life in a North American country.