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Do something about forced migration, cardinal exhorts UN
The Vatican Secretary of State pleaded Monday for an increased commitment from the international community in addressing the root causes... Read more
Your job is to give voice to the suffering, Pope tells new ambassadors
As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more
As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him
After traveling to the Greek island of Lesbos, a primary entry point for refugees seeking passage into Europe, Pope Francis... Read more
Could Pope Francis' visit to Greece be a game-changer for refugees?
Pope Francis’ visit with refugees and migrants in Greece this Saturday could be a moment of leadership at a time... Read more
Pope Francis to wash the feet of migrants on Holy Thursday
After spending previous years washing the feet of inmates and disabled persons on Holy Thursday, this year Pope Francis will... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Migrants present challenges, but don't forget their dignity
On Monday Pope Francis gave his first major speech of the year to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy... Read more
To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself, Pope says
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants,... Read more
US bishops ready to welcome refugees from Syrian civil war
As Europe's migrant crisis worsens, fuelled in part by Syria's lengthy civil war, the head of the U.S. bishops' conference... Read more
If you won't help our people stay, help them leave - Catholic bishops from the Middle East
Catholic archbishops from Iraq and Syria said Tuesday that while they hope to help their people stay in the Middle... Read more
'A dark day for Australia': Church laments detention of child asylum seekers
A report detailing the profoundly negative effects of the long-term detention of children seeking asylum in Australia has led Church... Read more
Political instability, war, and terrorism know no borders – Vatican official
As the Vatican's Secretary of State addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean on Monday regarding the shared challenge of... Read more
For refugees, Spanish bishops propose 'a Church without borders'
The Spanish bishops have released a message for their nation's Day of the Immigrant and Refugee, which will be held... Read more
Australian Catholic migrant office slams new asylum seekers law
The Australian bishops' office for migrants and refugees has termed “unethical” legislation signed into law last week that gives the... Read more
Pope denounces 'racist, xenophobic' attitudes toward immigrants
In his message for the Mexico-Holy See Colloquium on Migration and Development Pope Francis called for a change in the... Read more
Pope Francis decries arms trade as hindrance to peace
Upon receiving the credentials of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis urged the diplomats to work for... Read more
Easter celebration strengthens Vietnamese migrants in Thailand
Scores of Catholic migrants from Vietnam gathered across Thailand on Sunday to celebrate Christ's Resurrection with the traditions of their... Read more
