Pope Francis: Best Way to Combat Muslim Terrorism is to Flood Our Nations With Muslims

Pope Francis has urged Europeans to take in more refugees, asserting that the best way to combat terrorism is by warmly welcoming migrants and helping them integrate into the "European context."

In a meeting with hundreds of alumni of Jesuit schools in the Vatican on Saturday, Francis told his hearers that authentic hospitality "is our greatest security against hateful acts of terrorism."

With your help, the Pope said, "the Church will be able to respond more fully to the human tragedy of refugees through acts of mercy that promote their integration into the European context and beyond."

Francis continued, "I encourage you to welcome refugees into your homes and communities, so that their first experience of Europe is not the traumatic experience of sleeping cold on the streets, but one of warm human welcome."

"Remember that authentic hospitality is a profound gospel value that nurtures love and is our greatest security against hateful acts of terrorism," he said.

He also recalled the example of the flight of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus who were forced by King Herod to escape into Egypt "as refugees," fleeing violence and finding refuge among strangers.

He also recalled the words of Jesus, who at the last Judgment will praise the blessed who practiced hospitality. For I was "a stranger and you welcomed me," Francis said.