Abstract
Dealing with refugees, was the late Pope Francis’ legacy, during his pontificate, both as the leader of the Catholic Church and a global figure. This article reviews Francis’ pastoral approach of mercy, especially in his concern and advocacy for migrants and refugees, as expressed through his gestures, statements, thoughts, proposals, and policies. Along with issues of global inequality and ecological damage, Francis believed that forced migration can only be addressed through joint efforts based on recognizing human dignity, solidarity, the need for participation, as well as connectivity and inclusivity that encompasses the entire human family. This article then highlights the impact of this stance on the responses of societies and national leaders and considers its relevance in the context of Indonesia.
Recommended Citation
Asmara, Alexander Hendra Dwi and Febrianto, Martinus Dam
(2025)
"Pope Francis on Forced Migration: A Pastoral of Mercy and its Relevance in the Indonesian Context,"
Asia Pacific Mission Studies: Vol. 7:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13185/2704-3339.1110
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/apms/vol7/iss2/4
