Monday, January 17, 2011

Pope Benedict focuses on child immigrants

Pope Benedict XVI urged governments and international organizations to give special attention to the rights of child immigrants, who often are victims of exploitation and abandonment. He was speaking on the occasion of the 97th World Day for Migrants and Refugees Jan. 16; the theme: “One Human Family.”

You can read the complete text of his message here.

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