The Pope hits the nail on the head, talking about indifference. From my reading and listening over the last few years it has become very clear to me that the opposite of love and the obstacles to love are less about hatred and malice and far more about selfishness, apathy and indifference. The goats in chapter 25:33 of Matthew's gospel were not condemned for their hatred or their malice, but their lack of caring. I suppose you could say, their apathy and indifference. This is equally true with the needy in your town as with the "hordes of men, women and children fleeing war, hunger and persecution, ready to risk their lives..."
Pope calls for peace, end to injustice in New Year's address (CBC News)
Pope Francis in New Year message: 'Now's the time to end indifference'
