Pope Francis on Saturday warned against xenophobia and racism, cautioning his followers against people who "raise walls, build barriers and label people."

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During an induction ceremony for new cardinals, Francis said love is required for "the conversion of our pitiful hearts that tend to judge, divide, oppose and condemn," according to the Associated Press.

"We see, for example, how quickly those among us with the status of the stranger, an immigrant, or a refugee, become a threat, take on the status of an enemy,” he said. “An enemy because they come from a distant country, or have different customs.”

Though Francis did not mention President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE by name, his comments come in the wake of the brash billionaire being elected after promising to build a wall along the southern border and to crack down on immigrants and refugees.

Trump’s picks for national security adviser, attorney general and CIA director have all similarly faced accusations of racism and Islamophobia.