A friend of mine, the great Roman Fabrizio noticed this and sent it along for our opportune knowledge.

The Holy Father, in his “Message” for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees, offered:

” The Church recognizes this right in every human person, in its dual aspect of the possibility to leave one’s country and the possibility to enter another country to look for better conditions of life” (Message for World Day of Migration 2001, 3; cf. John XXIII, Encyclical Mater et Magistra, 30; Paul VI, Encyclical Octogesima adveniens, 17). At the same time, States have the right to regulate migration flows and to defend their own frontiers, always guaranteeing the respect due to the dignity of each and every human person. Immigrants, moreover, have the duty to integrate into the host Country, respecting its laws and its national identity. “

Fabrizio adds:

Benedict for Jan Brewer and Joe Arpaio?

I am so glad that Fabrizio had the patience to read that whole thing.  But don’t we all await these letters on pins and needles?