(ANSA) - Rome, September 27 - The Italian Bishops Conference
(CEI) and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Thursday sparred
over the latter's recent decree cracking down on migrants and
upping security.
CEI chief Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti said he was "worried
about the abrogation of stay permits for humanitarian motives
and also the reduction of these permits because in this way
there is a risk oof exposing many people to an uncertain future,
as well as expulsion linked to a first-instance conviction which
does not seem fully in line with the Constitution".
Salvini replied: "I'm happy there are so many people in the
Vatican worried about those landing in Italy but my wages are
paid by 60 million Italians who want to live in their homes with
more peace of mind.
"Less clandestine immigration means more security for the
Italians".