Jacob Rees-Mogg delivered a withering put down of Pope Francis in response to his remarks about the global migrant crisis.
The Pope strongly criticised the treatment of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to enter Europe, saying it was a “grave sin” not to offer aid to vessels.
Speaking on GB News, Jacob questioned Francis as he waded into political affairs once more.
“These people are safe in France”, he said.
“If the Holy Father wants them so much, he can have them in the Vatican.
“The Holy Father runs a sovereign state.”
During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope hit out at “those who work systematically and with every means to reject migrants”.
He added: “And this, when done with conscience and responsibility, it’s a grave sin.”
It’s not the first time Francis has spoken about the treatment of migrants during his 11-year papacy.
His words this time around were especially strong in the wake of a flurry of small boat activities.