Abstract
The prophetic voice of the Church on migration is more urgent today than ever, especially in the current global social, economic and political climate. Xenophobic attitudes are being immensely generated across the board leading to almost a total breakdown in relationships and developments in our human family. Pope Francis has devoted much of his papacy in drawing attention to the vulnerability of migrants, strangers and refugees. This paper critically explores the global situation of migration and the causes, trace Pope Francis’ response to situation of migrants as the poor and marginalized, and through the analysis of the dynamics of hospitality offer a paradigm that resonates with a Church that is truly prophetic, a Church that demonstrates that the vulnerable are endowed with blessings/gifts.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Fragile Meanings: Vulnerability in the Study of Religions and Spirituality
KEYWORDS
CHURCH, VULNERABILITY, MIGRATION, STRANGERS, REFUGEES, HOSPITALITY, MARGINALIZED
