The pope's emphasis on protecting undocumented workers is particularly significant for Europe and the United States, where the treatment of refugees and migrants has been a consistent challenge.
“The grave danger," Pope Francis writes, "is to disown our neighbors. When we do so, we deny their humanity and our own humanity...and we deny the most important Commandments of Jesus.”
"For governments, this means recognizing that indigenous communities are a part of the population to be appreciated and consulted, and whose full participation should be promoted at the local and national level."