Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea, former president of the Cor Unum Pontifical Council, considers it important to stop illegal immigration and preserve cultural identity, roots and traditions. According to him, Europe can turn away from the path of self-destruction with the help of these.
In connection with the incident that took place in the English Channel last week, which claimed the lives of 27 immigrants, the cardinal urges Europe to help the development of Africa. According to him, the support is suitable for stopping the endless flood of immigrants. Furthermore, it can also prevent Europe's self-destructive activities, writes The European Conservative.
The cardinal responded to the aforementioned accident in an interview given to the French media last week. Furthermore, he outlined the factors causing the global migration crisis and made suggestions for a possible solution to the situation, the site reports, referring to the Le Figaro article.
He called his reaction a rebellion. And on the issue of migration, he spoke of a triple betrayal: "We will tear them away from their country and take away the young people, the intellectuals, the living force from Africa," the cardinal said in an interview with the French Europe1 radio.
The former Vatican cardinal from Guinea, West Africa, added: “We are presenting Europe as Eldorado to these young people. We tell them that they will have everything here, but that is not true."
Finally, he emphasized: "We do not respond to human traffickers who take advantage of the naivety of immigrants. The problem must be dealt with at its roots, and Europe must be presented as it really is, including its difficulties."
The cardinal, known for his conservative views even within the Catholic Church, emphasized the development of Africa's economic infrastructure. In his view, it would reduce the chances of people risking life and limb to reach a faraway continent that looks attractive.
"The important thing is to help the local development of Africa and ensure that these young people find work locally and stay at home," the cardinal noted.
In relation to our continent, he emphasized the importance of preserving cultural identity, roots and tradition. According to him, Europe must find out how it can develop with the help of intelligence while keeping its traditions and roots, the cardinal said.
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