Pope Francis' humanitarian legacy continues to resonate amid today’s migration crisis, where countless lives hang in the balance. As Europe faces rising arrivals by land and sea, the call to protect human dignity, as advocated by the late pope, has never been more urgent. Men, women, and children crossing the Mediterranean are being rescued by organizations like "Emergency". The heartfelt stories of survivors reveal how Pope Francis' message of compassion and respect for migrants remains relevant during this time. He made welcoming, protecting, and integrating refugees a central part of the Church’s mission — a message that still echoes as indifference toward migrants continues to spread. EWTN Vatican journalist Valentina Di Donato has more.

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