"Pope Condemns Europe's Apathy Towards Sea-bound Migrants"

Pope Francis criticized the "fanaticism of indifference" towards migrants seeking a better life and called on European governments to rescue asylum seekers arriving by sea. He warned against the "paralysis of fear" and condemned the disinterest that condemns others to death. The recent surge in migrant and refugee boats arriving in Italy has sparked a heated debate on sharing responsibility for the influx. The pope also thanked NGOs rescuing migrants at sea and condemned efforts to prevent their activity as "gestures of hate."