Bishop, once a refugee, urges Australians to open hearts to migrants
August 25, 2015
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A Vietnamese-born bishop who fled his native land for Australia following the Communist takeover of South Vietnam called upon Australians to show kindness to migrants and refugees.
“Simple things which many of us either growing up or living in Australia for a long time often forget or simply don't notice can be a challenge for new migrants,” said Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen of Melbourne. “It is precisely in everyday situations that Christ is calling for us to move beyond ourselves and express solidarity to our fellow brothers and sisters.”
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