Pope Francis praises Mexicans for welcoming migrants
The pontiff has previously criticised Donald Trump for his border wall project.
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Pope Francis has complimented the people of Mexico during his weekly audience, praising them for being “so welcoming to migrants. God bless you”.
A group of Mexicans present in St Peter’s Square for the Wednesday audience cheered and waved a Mexican flag at the comments.
Francis has frequently been vocal in his support of Mexico’s efforts to help migrants and critical of the United States for blocking migrants at the border.
In April, the pontiff donated 500,000 US dollars to help migrants in Mexico, offering assistance to local projects that provide food, lodging and basic necessities.
