AUSTRALIA: BISHOP INGHAM CALLS FOR OPENESS TO REFUGEES


Cath News report: Wollongong's Bishop Peter Ingham has celebrated Refugee and Migrant Sunday at his diocese with a call for openess and tolerance towards new arrivals.
"We are challenged to remain open to newcomers, valuing the common human dignity we share," Bishop Ingham said, according to the Illawarra Mercury. "Terrorism, racism or the economic downturn can all be used as reasons to reject newcomers.
"This attitude only fosters distrust and is contrary to the Australian spirit and our Christian heritage which fundamentally is a call to care for the human person, whatever their circumstance.
"I call for a bipartisan political approach to genuine refugees who come from traumatic situations, fleeing conflict and persecution.
"Today is a time to remember the many migrants and refugees who seek a new home in Australia, and to reflect on how we can better serve their needs."
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