xenophobia
In private meeting, Pope Francis opens up about his faith after his election
By Claire Giangravé — September 26, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The official transcript of a Sept. 5 meeting with Jesuit clergy in Mozambique offers a peek into a less measured side of the Argentine pontiff. Francis opened up about his spirituality after being made pope — and criticized clericalism in the Catholic Church for its fixation on sex rather than equity and integrity.
Alarmed African churches demand end to persistent xenophobic attacks in S. Africa
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 24, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — As the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa dies out, churches in the country and others on the continent are demanding an end to the persistent problem, affecting economic migrants in one of Africa’s biggest economies.
Greek hospitality is put to a religious test
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 2, 2016
ATHENS, Greece (RNS) Greece has won high praise for its hospitality toward migrants who have passed through on their way to other parts of Europe. But some are putting down roots in what is one of the most homogeneous Christian nations in the world, where national identity has long been intricately linked to religion.
British faith leaders condemn rise of xenophobia following Brexit vote
By Yonat Shimron — July 1, 2016
(RNS) Religious leaders said people should not become mistrustful of “the other.”
Some heed Pope Francis’ call to succor refugees; others look away
By Reuters — December 22, 2015
Arms have opened wide in some places, but indifference, bureaucracy, fear and xenophobia have reared their heads elsewhere, particularly after the attack by Islamic militants who killed 130 people in Paris last month.
COMMENTARY: Anti-Muslim bigotry taints Florida ban on foreign laws
By Amos Toh — May 16, 2014
(RNS) Although Florida’s foreign law ban bucks the trend of overexpansive bans in other states, the motivation to pass such a law is rooted in the same xenophobic sentiment.
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