KENYA: Bishop Calls on Governments to find a lasting solution for Migrants
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| Bishop Virgilio Pante |
The Vice Chairman for Commission for Refugee, Migrants and Sea Fares, Rt. Rev Virgilio Pante has made an appeal to the governments in Europe and in the countries of origin of
migration flows and to the international organizations to cooperate in
searching for a lasting and definite political solution to the instability and
migration issues.
Delivering
solidarity day’s message from the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant
during Sea Sunday Celebration on 12th July, 2015, in the Archdiocese
of Mombasa, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) – Bishop Pante called
for more resources to be committed not only for search and rescue missions but
also to prevent the trafficking and exploitation of persons escaping from
conflict and poverty in their countries.
solidarity day’s message from the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant
during Sea Sunday Celebration on 12th July, 2015, in the Archdiocese
of Mombasa, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) – Bishop Pante called
for more resources to be committed not only for search and rescue missions but
also to prevent the trafficking and exploitation of persons escaping from
conflict and poverty in their countries.
Bishop Pante
who is also the Bishop of Maralal said, with the situation of war, violence and
political instability in several countries, a new phenomenon has been affecting
the shipping industry Since 2014, alongside with the coast guards and the naval
forces of Italy, Malta and European Union, the merchant vessels transiting in
the Mediterranean Sea have been actively involved in rescuing thousands of
migrants trying to reach the coasts of Italy daily.
who is also the Bishop of Maralal said, with the situation of war, violence and
political instability in several countries, a new phenomenon has been affecting
the shipping industry Since 2014, alongside with the coast guards and the naval
forces of Italy, Malta and European Union, the merchant vessels transiting in
the Mediterranean Sea have been actively involved in rescuing thousands of
migrants trying to reach the coasts of Italy daily.
He added
that since time immemorial seafarers have fulfilled the obligation to rescue
people in distress at sea under any conditions. “However the merchant vessels
rescuing migrants at sea remain a health, safety and security risk for
seafarers.’’ He added.
that since time immemorial seafarers have fulfilled the obligation to rescue
people in distress at sea under any conditions. “However the merchant vessels
rescuing migrants at sea remain a health, safety and security risk for
seafarers.’’ He added.
Bishop Pante
expressed the Catholic Church’s appreciation to the seafarers for their
fundamental contribution to the international trade, recognizing the great
humanitarian effort done by the crews of merchant vessels who sometimes risk
their own lives during rescuing operations saving thousands of migrants’ lives.
expressed the Catholic Church’s appreciation to the seafarers for their
fundamental contribution to the international trade, recognizing the great
humanitarian effort done by the crews of merchant vessels who sometimes risk
their own lives during rescuing operations saving thousands of migrants’ lives.
He also
appreciated the chaplains and volunteers of the Apostleship of the Sea for
their daily commitment in serving the people of the sea; their presence in the
docks and demonstration of the compassionate and merciful face of Christ to the
migrants.
appreciated the chaplains and volunteers of the Apostleship of the Sea for
their daily commitment in serving the people of the sea; their presence in the
docks and demonstration of the compassionate and merciful face of Christ to the
migrants.
Kenya is
also home to one of the major harbours in East and Central Africa – the
Kilindini Harbour in the Archdiocese of Mombasa. It therefore witnesses major
influx of seafarers who suffer Loneliness, Fatigue and sea sickness while at
Sea.
also home to one of the major harbours in East and Central Africa – the
Kilindini Harbour in the Archdiocese of Mombasa. It therefore witnesses major
influx of seafarers who suffer Loneliness, Fatigue and sea sickness while at
Sea.
On Sea
Sunday Churches all over the world come together to remember seafarers and pray
for them, their families and those who support them.
Sunday Churches all over the world come together to remember seafarers and pray
for them, their families and those who support them.
Source: Rose Achiego, Waumini
Communications KCCB
Communications KCCB
