Italy: Catholic Church to do 'outreach' to illegal immigrants
The Catholic Church needs to make an even bigger effort to reach out to immigrants who land on the shores of southern Italy, the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) said Wednesday.
In a new document on the Church's role in the South, the CEI emphasized the need for "urgent new forms of outreach" directed at immigrants who see southern Italy as a "land of hope".
It called the south an "ecclesiastic laboratory" where the Church hopes to teach immigrants about its values by extending them "hospitality and aid".
The CEI said the Church's work with immigrants also helped further interfaith dialogue.
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Source: Life in Italy (English)
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