Bishops from Colombia and Venezuela met to address the issue of migrants
The meeting was organized this Monday in Cúcuta, Colombia, where prelates from both countries shared the initiatives and challenges they must face to assist emigrants, pendular migrants, and even returnees, whose numbers have increased this year. By Unión Radio The bishop of the diocese of San Cristóbal, Monsignor Lisandro [...]
TL;DR
- Bishops from Colombia and Venezuela held a meeting in Cúcuta.
- The discussion focused on initiatives and challenges related to emigrants, pendular migrants, and returnees.
- An increase in the number of returnees, particularly young families with children, was noted.
- The Church aims to serve as a place of welcome and safety for migrants.
- Efforts are being made to influence political action to address the migration reality.
- There is a growing awareness that the situation cannot be ignored.
- Bishops from various dioceses in both countries participated in the meeting.