VATICAN: CARDINAL MARTINO SAYS THAT MOSLEMS SHOULD OBEY THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRIES OF THEIR RESIDENCE

Cardinal Expresses Concerns Over Muslim Veils in Europe
One of the most senior cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church has joined the debate on Muslim veils among immigrant communities in Europe.
by Jennifer Gold

One of the most senior cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church has joined the debate over Muslim veils among immigrant communities in Europe.

Cardinal Renato Martino expressed his concern over the matter this week, the first time the Vatican has joined the quickly expanding Europe-wide debate on how wearing the veil affects integration into societies.

Cardinal Martino urged that immigrants must respect the traditions, culture and religion of the nations they travel to. In particular, they should abide by local laws banning the wearing of certain types of Muslim veils if necessary, he added.

Cardinal Martino is the head of the Vatican department which deals with migration issues. He said, “It seems elementary to me and it is quite right that the authorities demand it.”

The comments came as Cardinal Martino attended a news conference to promote a Vatican statement aimed at encouraging the integration of migrants across Europe.

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