Pope Francis Condemns Mistreatment of Mediterranean Migrants

Pope Francis denounced the poor treatment of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe, labeling the refusal to aid migrant vessels as a 'grave sin.' He emphasized that rejecting migrants, particularly with intent and responsibility, is deeply immoral.

Pope Francis on Wednesday strongly decried the treatment of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to enter Europe, saying it was a 'grave sin' not to offer aid to migrant vessels.

'There are those who work systematically and with every means to reject migrants,' the pontiff said during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square.

'And this, when done with conscience and responsibility, is a grave sin,' he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)