However, Bergoglio does not mention Salvini, but rather broadens the issue by involving Brussels.
Roma – Desperately looking for leaders. If Mario Draghi remains just a forbidden dream, if Sergio Mattarella, within the limits imposed by his role as referee, he is already doing his part by beating the government over the maneuver and the "compression" of Parliament, if the mayors in revolt do not seem capable of overturning the table, if the associations' marches are irrelevant, here is the character who can inflame the opposition: he Dad.

«Forty-nine people on board Sea Watch and Sea Eye for several days, NGO ships, I'm looking for a safe port to disembark. I make a heartfelt appeal to European leaders to demonstrate concrete solidarity towards these men and women". And again: «Let's not allow our fears to close our hearts, but let us find the courage to open up to our brothers and sisters who need help".

Few words, a couple of sentences pronounced from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace, during the Angelus on the day of the Epiphany, but they are enough for Francis to condemn Italian immigration policy. Bergoglio obviously does not mention Salvini, indeed it broadens the issue by involving Brussels, However, it will not be easy for the Minister of the Interior to ignore such a strong appeal from the Pope. In fact the Vatican, which still matters a lot in Italy, has decided to take sides and in recent days the Holy See has moved with all its strength. The Episcopal Conference, the Migrantes Foundation, Catholic Civilization, several bishops and cardinals, now even the Pontiff: the government moves, dice, the ports must be opened, those men must be saved. If a crack opens, the Vatican will lend a hand. «I want to declare the Turin Church's willingness to welcome some families, as already done in September for the case of the Diciotti ship – announces Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia – . A gesture that has a symbolic and concrete meaning, a precise signal to the Italian authorities".

The absence of Europe and Malta's closed position, which does not want to "create a precedent" by authorizing the docking of two ships and tries to "maintain a balance between assistance and security", they help the Minister of the Interior keep track. «It's right that we discuss, but when it comes to migrants, I am the one who decides. Do what you want, but for those who do not respect the laws, Italian ports are and will remain closed".
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