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What does the Church say about immigrants?

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In short: Nations that can are obliged to welcome the foreigner looking for safety and a livelihood. CCC 2241

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

More prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner seeking the security and livelihood he can’t find at home. CCC 2241

Immigrants, for their part, are to respect the heritage and obey the laws of the country that receives them. CCC 2241

Our words

Jesus, Mary and Joseph were refugees in Egypt. The Church asks for both welcome and good order.

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How we know · 1 Catechism paragraph

1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2241 (official text on vatican.va).

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