Pope: 'In the age of migration, we are becoming inhuman'

Francis: 'We are losing our humanity and risk forgetting the dignity of every human being'

The Pope said that migration is a challenge for humanity and that we must not lose our humanity in the face of it

Pope Francis has warned that the world is becoming "inhuman" as people are turning against migrants. In a speech to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, he said that migration is a challenge for humanity and that we must not lose our humanity in the face of it.

"In the age of migration, we are losing our humanity and risk forgetting the dignity of every human being," he said.

The Pope said that migrants are often seen as a threat to our security, our jobs and our way of life. But he said that this is not true. Migrants are not a threat, he said, but an opportunity for us to learn and grow.

"Migration is a challenge, but it is also an opportunity for us to become more human," he said. "It is an opportunity for us to learn from each other, to share our cultures and to build a more just and equitable world."

The Pope's speech comes at a time when migration is a major issue around the world. In 2017, there were an estimated 258 million migrants worldwide, up from 227 million in 2015. The vast majority of these migrants are from developing countries and are moving to developed countries in search of a better life.

Migration can be a difficult and dangerous journey. Many migrants face discrimination, violence and exploitation. And once they reach their destination, they often face further challenges, such as finding a job, housing and healthcare.

But despite the challenges, migrants are also making a positive contribution to their new countries. They are filling labor shortages, contributing to the economy and enriching the cultural fabric of their new societies.

The Pope's speech is a reminder that migration is a complex issue with no easy solutions. But he also makes it clear that we must not lose our humanity in the face of it.

"We are all called to be welcoming and hospitable to migrants," he said. "We are called to see them as our brothers and sisters, and to treat them with the same dignity and respect that we would want for ourselves."