Internally Displaced Persons
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Civil war in Sudan: What’s happening and why?
Amid the chaos and a complex set of competing political interests, children and the poor have been hit hardest. Read more
Ukrainian, Polish Knights of Columbus marshal resources to help care for refugees
Polish and Ukrainian Knights of Columbus have been working together to provide aid to the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine... Read more
Pope Francis says plight of displaced people is an ‘unseen tragedy’ amid pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to reflect more on how we can help the most vulnerable around us, including... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for displaced women and children in Syria
Pope Francis appealed Sunday for the protection of women and children fleeing violence in northwestern Syria as more than half... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Catholic institutions in CAR shelter displaced Muslims from threat of attack
In the Central African Republic's Diocese of Bangassou, several Catholic institutions have taken in displaced Muslims who face violence at... Read more
Catholics respond to global forced migration crisis
An unprecedented 66 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes by conflict and violence, according to a report... Read more
Nigerian bishops deplore dehumanizing trends of violence
Nigeria's bishops challenged government authorities Tuesday to resolve the country’s violent disputes, especially after recent attacks by Fulani herdsmen have... Read more
Thousands of South Sudanese find refuge in cathedral
As the civil war in South Sudan heightens, millions are fleeing their homes for safer ground, which many have found... Read more
Cardinal Dolan to Iraqi seminarians: You will convert the world
After spending his first full day in Erbil, Iraq, Cardinal Timothy Dolan gave a special message to men studying in... Read more
Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians
As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more
Pope to displaced persons: peace is impossible without tolerance, forgiveness
Pope Francis’ first stop after arriving in the Central African Republic Sunday was to a refugee camp housing thousands of... Read more
The cost of violence: 15 million Africans displaced, with little hope for the future
Plagued by wars, terrorism, and repressive governments, sub-Saharan Africa is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis that the international... Read more
Iraqi nun's visa denial raises questions for US State Department
Sister Diana Momeka, a Catholic nun from Iraq, intended to visit the U.S. to talk about the persecution of religious... Read more
The 'surrender' of a Syrian girl gives face to the plight of refugee children
A photo that went viral last week depicting a young Syrian child “surrendering” in front of a camera she thought... Read more
Among Christian refugees in Kurdistan, 'no one is angry at God'
“Thank you, thank you, thank you:” Suheila, an elderly Christian woman from Mosul was effusive in expressing her gratitude to... Read more
Christian aid group zeros-in on helping South Sudan victims
Christian aid organization Sudan Relief Fund is helping thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons with supply water and other... Read more
Bishops ask Congress to support, resettle Syrian refugees
The U.S. bishops have encouraged Congress to work to end the violence in Syria, and to help address the major... Read more
