VATICAN CITY, JAN 15, 2006 (VIS) - After the Angelus, the Pope recalled that today is the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, and called for recognition for the services provided by Catholic schools.
Benedict XVI affirmed that migration is "a very widespread phenomenon in today's world: it is one of the 'signs of the times' that presents itself in varying forms: migration can be voluntary or forced, legal or illegal, motivated by work or study."
"Although, on the one hand," continued the Pope, "some respect is shown for ethnic and cultural differences, difficulties remain with acceptance and integration."
For this reason, he added, "the Church seeks to take advantage of the positive aspects of this sign of the times, while overcoming every form of discrimination, injustice and disdain for the human person, since all people are an image of God."
The Holy Father went on to affirm that today the diocese of Rome celebrates the Day of Catholic Schools. After greeting the directors, professors, parents and alumni present, he encouraged them to "continue working toward an integral education, that strives to unite quality of teaching with the Christian concept of the human person and society."
"I hope that collaboration between families and schools may continue," he concluded, "and that the services Catholic schools offer may be fully recognized."
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