xenophobia

South African bishop says Church must tackle xenophobia
- Church in Africa, Interviews
- Sep 19, 2019
Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of Klerksdorp, the chair of the social action department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), blames the violence on the “xenophobic populism” promoted by some politicians.
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Nigerian bishop on xenophobic violence in South Africa: ‘It’s hard to know how Africa got to this stage’
- Church in Africa
- Sep 15, 2019
One of Nigeria’s leading bishops says the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa is “sad, and it is hard to know how Africa got to this stage.”
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South African archbishop compares nation’s xenophobia to Nazi Germany
- Catholic News Service, Church in Africa
- Sep 10, 2019
Zambia’s bishops urged South African leaders to do more to stop xenophobic attacks, and a South African archbishop warned of a rising tide of hatred and violence in the country.
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South African Jesuits warn against xenophobic rhetoric after attacks
- Catholic News Service, Church in Africa
- Sep 3, 2019
South Africa’s Jesuit Institute condemned the latest flare-up of violence against foreign nationals and urged leaders to stop their xenophobic rhetoric.
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Pope: Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Sep 20, 2018
No one can remain indifferent to the way minority groups are increasingly the object of so much fear, scorn and hatred, Pope Francis said.
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Christians have moral mandate to fight racism, populism, say speakers
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Sep 19, 2018
ROME — Christians have the teachings and the responsibility to address growing fear of and discrimination against immigrants and refugees, said speakers opening a Vatican-sponsored conference. “Welcoming migrants, especially those in danger, is a moral principle whose foundation and strength come from the Gospel and sacred Scripture, and it is
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