The deaths of these migrants were indeed tragic. Antonio Staglianò’s conclusions from those deaths, however, are unwarranted. Might Europeans who “want to stay human and hand over a legacy of a good life to their children” opt not to see their lands inundate with migrants, many of whom bring with them a model of society and governance that they assume to be superior to that of their new land, and that they’re determined to impose upon their new home? No, that’s not possible, according to Antonio Staglianò and his boss, Pope Francis. The only Christian option, as far as they’re concerned, is cultural and civilizational suicide in the form of borderless states that prioritize illegal migrants over citizens.
“Italian Bishop Calls For End To Indifference After ‘Shameful’ Migrant Deaths,” by Elise Ann Allen, Crux, April 27, 2021 (thanks to Mason):
ROME (Crux) — One Italian bishop has said Pope Francis’ push for greater brotherhood and solidarity is needed more than ever following the death last week of 130 migrants who for two days issued distress calls to no avail when their boat met trouble in the Mediterranean.
Bishop Antonio Staglianò of Noto, Sicily, near where the migrants drowned, said in an April 26 statement that the incident provokes both great “disturbance” as well as a strong desire to forge “new paths” for those crossing the Mediterranean, which he said has become “an absurd cemetery for another 130 migrants who died after two days of unheard calls for help.”
“Helping lives in difficulty, which have increased in our territories because of the pandemic, and saving lives in danger is a duty that cannot be given up, because every person, especially if they are in need and in danger, is an image of God,” Bishop Staglianò said.
To aid those who are vulnerable and at-risk also allows people to “save ourselves from an indifference that anesthetizes and sterilizes,” he said.
Now is “a time of courage, of generosity, of far-sighted vision,” he said. “is [sic] time for a new imagination of an open and supported society that is rooted in the hearts of those who want to stay human and hand over a legacy of a good life to their children.”
Pope Francis’ frequent plea for greater solidarity and brotherhood in the world is not “a simple dream of the pope or some visionaries. It is the only true future worthy of humanity,” he said.
Bishop Staglianò’s remarks come days after 130 migrants attempting to reach Europe from Libya drowned when rescue centers in Italy and Libya, as well as Europe’s own rescue agency, failed to respond to their distress calls.
Pope Francis himself spoke of the tragedy following his Sunday Regina Coeli address, saying he was “very saddened” by the tragic deaths of the migrants….
Goofy says
My dream is to live in Australia to enjoy their beaches and their beer. I have heard that they have good social security as well. The EU is alright, but in the north the weather is lousy. I have a small sailing boat and plan to make it to Australia leaving Rotterdam in a few weeks.
I am an optimist of nature and I am going to neglect the Australian red tape and just sneak into the country on a really empty beach on the west coast.
I just wonder whether the Australians will blame themselves in case I go down and drown in a storm on my way? I have heard that the Australians are good and largely Christian people. Do you think that the Roman Catholic church will pay compensation to those I leave behind in Europe?
Daniel Triplett says
The Pontiff Maximus is derelict in his duty as Chief Commissioner of The Great Commission. He should be broadcasting globally to all mankind that that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him.
Pope Francis should specifically target and proselytize to non-Christian regions and Dar al-Islam. That’s his job.
Francis should be explaining plainly to all Muslims that Islam is evil, Muhammad is a false prophet, and Allah is a false idol.
Francis should be advocating to European lawmakers and the Ummah that Islamic apostasy must be a requirement for immigration to Dar al-Harb.
If Francis won’t do this, he must be impeached, removed, and replaced by a pontiff who will. He’s squandering his power, influence, and reach, and the opportunity to encourage billions of non-Christians to repent of sin and freely ask Christ into their hearts to make Him their Lord & Savior.
Regrettably, Francis is acting as an appeaser, sending the wrong message to the Ummah. He’s aiding and abetting the destruction of Dar al-Harb and extermination of Christians, and silent on the wholesale violent genocide of Christians in progress across Africa and Asia.
Raja says
Daniel,
I have contempt for the brain dead Papa. On the one hand he hardly ever speaks for God or Christ, on the other he speaks for an evil religion and wants his dumb followers to follow his foolish diktats.Just nauseating..
Catholic church is so off the mark in terms of Christian doctrine that it is a perfect breeding ground for Islam. Muslim think tank probably refers to this man as ” some are working for us” among others.
James Lincoln says
Daniel Triplett,
That is exactly what the Pontiff Maximus should be doing.
An excellent post, my compliments…
Daniel Triplett says
Thank you James.
As you know, by 2050, the world Ummah population will for the first time surpass and rapidly accelerate past the Christian population. The Christian population continues declining, while the Muslim population expands exponentially. We’re losing the war badly.
Of course, The Great Commission is not only the Pope’s responsibility, but every Christian’s responsibility. I criticize only myself here, as I know I myself have been derelict in duty for not fully fulfilling my commitment to The Great Commission and the Lord, knowing there’s more I could’ve and should’ve done to spread the Good News. I commit to do a better job going forward in service to the Lord.
gravenimage says
Good post, Daniel.
Goofy says
Hi Daniel, the body of your comments is Christian but please remember that the pope’s title “Pontifex Maximum” is the title of the pagan Roman High Priest. The Roman Catholic church is and has always been a blend of the Christian gospel and paganism.
I recommend you to read Alexander Hislop’s book “The two Babylons”.
The Roman Catholic church is strongly attracted by self righteousness as opposed to righteousness in Christ, and therefore it has a lot in common with Islam, which is the ultimate religion in terms of self-righteous expressed by honour killings etc.
Raja says
Goofy,
Great comments…
gravenimage says
The problem is not Catholicism in general–the last Pope was pretty sane regarding Islam.
Daniel Triplett says
I believe all the Christian denominations have value, and something to add to Christianity. I don’t consider myself “Catholic,” but I went to an all-boys Catholic high school, and those were the very best years of my life.
Most of my family is Protestant, of varying sub-denomination.
My military dog tags say “Episcopal,” however, I’ve spent my life attending many different Church services across many denominations and have a little piece of all of them in my soul.
I consider myself “Christian,” and that’s how I respond when anyone asks me my religion.
We’re in an existential struggle against good and evil. A civilizational struggle. Now is not the time to get wrapped-up around the axle about the finer points of various Christian denominational differences. We must all stand together for Christ.
Keys says
Well said, Daniel; and thank you for sharing your high school experience.
Christians ought to stand together as much as truthfully possible; not to do so strengthens Islam, and surely diminishes Christianity and Jesus’ prayer that we all may be one.**
Pope Francis’ leadership failures are not the Catholic Church. Perhaps some Catholic bashers here would consider this quote:
“There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.”
― Fulton J. Sheen
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**John 17:20-23 New International Version
Jesus Prays for All Believers
20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.“
gravenimage says
Thanks, Daniel.
Daniel Triplett says
Thank you Keys and GI, and thank you for the Biblical reference Keys.
Perhaps many Christians are missing the “Big Picture” regarding denominational differences. The Catholic Church focuses on fundamentals and tradition. Many find such devoutness to precedent and original tradition, avoiding progression and modernizing, objectionable. It’s not my place to judge.
I can see the Catholic perspective, and I can see the Protestant perspective.
But imagine a world without Catholicism, and all the good and advancement that Catholicism has brought to the World — what a dark world that would be. And without the strong centuries-old foundation of Catholic contributions to the world, we wouldn’t have the Protestant perspective.
The main thing, of course, and I know you see, is that we must all stand together as Christians. We want to stand united for Christ, not infight like the Muslims are so adept at doing.
We have a war we must win. Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, and all the 145 other world religions must stand together united against our common enemy: Islam, and every soul who pledges fealty to it.
gravenimage says
+1
Christopher Watson says
Well, there’s lots of room in the Vatican City. There’s room for several thousand immigrants.
Crusades Were Right says
The West should be telling the Third World: “Emulate us”, not “Inundate us.”
They CAN emulate us, can’t they, Your Reverences? And if not, then what kind of future can they expect in our lands?
And what kind of future can WE expect, for that matter?
gravenimage says
+1
Daniel Triplett says
Absolutely! Most people in the world would want to be American if we let them. What we should be doing is setting the example with leadership. Not only protecting liberty, but projecting liberty and prosperity.
…Not sending Billions of dollars in foreign aid or sending US Armies, but to show them how they can become like America too. We set the example, and it’s up to them to follow the recipe.
gravenimage says
Hear, hear!
Beneath the Veil of Consciousness says
Christopher Watson- The pope and his minions edict is, “live as I say not as I do.”
Infidel says
Honestly, had I been an Italian Catholic, at this point, I’d either switch to one of the alternative Christian sects – be it Orthodox or Protestant, or if I thought that they were too compromised as well, I’d explore the ancient Roman religion and embrace that instead. That was an equivalent to Hellenic, Norse, Pesejet and Vedic religions, and if I wanted to belong to a home-grown religion, that would be my choice
nicholas tesdorf says
A Good Life is one in which one does not have to deal with Muslims at close quarters.
gravenimage says
Italy: Bishop denounces ‘shameful’ migrant deaths, calls for ‘open society’ to leave ‘a legacy of a good life’
………….
If these fools continue to import hordes of ravening Muslims, they will sadly leave a legacy of oppression and death to their children.
Eleanor says
Exactly GI – he must mean bombings, knifings, rapes and pilaging are the “legacies of a good life” – because that’s what they are bringing into their countries, and will continue to do so. These Christian religious leaders are either woke as hell, or naive and ignorant. It’s unbelievable.
gravenimage says
Grimly true, Eleanor.
somehistory says
There is no end to their stupid evil.
I have as much sympathy for these mozlum invaders who die on the trip over as I would have for someone who was traveling to my house to break in and help himself to whatever caught his fancy, but who had a car accident along the way and couldn’t make it to my place.
These catholic idiots…the pope and his lackies, his henchmen, his yes-men…are traitors to Christ and His Father, and false shepherds to the “flock” that belongs to Christ.
The pope and his henchmen are servants of satan the devil.
They may as well just get out their little carpets and bend over in submission to that demon serpent.
It’s too bad someone doesn’t have the guts to say this to their faces. Surely there is someone there who knows what they are doing and saying is evil…
Perhaps the pope or his favorite lackey will read some of the comments to him.
To the pope and his followers: There is a reservation waiting for you in the “lake” if you don’t hurry and repent…maybe in dust and ashes, as real men in the Bible once did.
James Lincoln says
somehistory says,
“It’s too bad someone doesn’t have the guts to say this to their faces.”
Any Catholic Cardinal / Archbishop / Bishop that said this to the Pope would definitely not get promoted in the Catholic hierarchy.
In fact, they would likely be demoted…
somehistory says
J.L,
Anyone who knows and won’t say anything because of some “position” they hold due to the ideas of men, is throwing away any chance of a “real” reward and what the Apostle Paul called “the Real life.”
Throwing away God’s gifts to us….that’s what they are all doing. They have thrown themselves into “the darkness outside.” They will be “gnashing their teeth” before their end comes. And come it will.
James Lincoln says
+1
Raja says
Somehistory,
I wish these clowns will be the only ones left in this political party. Their stupid actions might only precipitate their suicide, their death wish.
somehistory says
Raja,
Their “wish” will be fulfilled much sooner than they think.
libertyORdeath says
Why is it that only European countries, including America and Canada, must continously allow the whole world to move into our countries? Where are the calls for China, India, or countries in Africa or the Middle East to allow foreigners to emigrate to their countries at the same ridiculous levels that the European countries are subjected to? Why should we sit around and watch as our countries are altered forever by changing demographics? The US already allows over a million legal immigrants per year, plus the 30 million or so illegals already here. When is enough enough?
The great replacement is real. The data confirms it. Don’t let them smear you as a racist conspiracy theorist. Our cultures are worth fighting for.
gravenimage says
+1
James Lincoln says
Seconded!
Keys says
Indeed !!!!
Many JW posters have long asked why oil rich Muslim Arab countries do not take Muslims “refugees”. Why doesn’t Pope Francis ask his Muslim counterparts to do so ?!
Much of this immigration is about the well planned hijrah of the Western and Christian world.
Worth repeating libertyordeath:
“The great replacement is real. The data confirms it. Don’t let them smear you as a racist conspiracy theorist. Our cultures are worth fighting for.”
Andrew Blackadder says
How strange it is that men who live behind a massive Wall built centuries ago in order to keep muslim invaders out, and for reasons beyond my education feels the pain of such muslims as they try, once again, to invade Europe, and yet I never hear much about the awful situations of the flock of the Pope for their being slaughtered in various islamic Nations, however these old farts in Robes and huge Crosses around their necks, and their self righteousness, seem to think it best to wash and kiss the feet of a people who wish to destroy you and that way they will learn the evils of their ways.
Im so glad I wasnt born into the Catholic Church, it really is Satanic.
” More and more,people are leaving the Church, and returning to God”… Lenny Bruce..
Jesus was a Jew practicing Buddhism.
Michael Copeland says
Memo to the Pope:
Christians are the enemy of the muslims.
It says so in their book.
OLD GUY says
The problem with this Bishop and the Pope’s supporting the migration of Muslim/Islamic people is that they are the support and invaders for the Islamic domination of the world. One thing for certain when that happens the Pope and Bishop along with the Christians, Hindus and Jewish people will have a lot to pray for while being enslaved, raped and murdered by these muslim/islamic migrant rulers. Rome survived Hitler by appeasing the NAZI’S, I guess that’s the plan now also.
Vito E says
Well Stated Daniel! Thank you!