Pope Francis met in Thailand with the country’s political, civil and religious authorities and also to healthcare workers and patients cared for in a Catholic hospital.
He praised the help offered by Thailand to migrants and refugees and renewed the hope that the international community will act with responsibility and foresight, will work to resolve the issues that have led to this tragic exodus, and will promote safe, orderly and regulated migration.
“May every nation devise effective means for protecting the dignity and rights of migrants and refugees, who face dangers, uncertainty and exploitation in their quest for freedom and a decent life for their families. It is not just about migrants; it is also about the face we want to give to our societies”, - said Pope Francis.