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Migration battle sees Pope pitted against Italy’s most powerful politician




Migration battle sees Pope pitted against Italy’s most powerful politician


Published on Aug 2, 2019


Under Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has become a radical, pro-migrant voice. From washing the feet of refugees to calling for open borders, his message of love-thy-neighbour is clear. But on the other side, there's Matteo Salvini, who fronts Italy's populist Lega party. His anti-immigration agenda has proven a big vote winner and has exposed the tension between religion and politics in Italy. The Catholic Church has stayed diplomatic so far, but how long before it decides to intervene?

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