Migrants
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Mexican bishop: God will reward those helping migrant caravan
Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón of Tapachula, Mexico praised the generosity of lay people and priests aiding migrants in his diocese. Read more
‘We’re brothers and sisters in Christ’: For Encuentro Catholics, immigration is personal
When Miriam Joyce of the Diocese of Raleigh talks about immigration, her face folds with concern. Read more
Catholic Charities is collecting airline miles to reunite refugee families
Catholic Charities USA has announced a new initiative to help refugees and people seeking asylum to reunite with their family... Read more
Italian bishops receive 100 Eritrean migrants stranded at port
The Italian bishops’ conference will accept the majority of African migrants who have spent 10 days stranded on a coast... Read more
Global campaign urges greater involvement to help migrants, refugees
Organizers of the international “Share the Journey” campaign are urging Catholics to step up and interact with migrants and refugees... Read more
Local Church aids migrants crossing from Venezuela to Colombia
As thousands continue to pour across the border from Venezuela to Colombia, the local Church is helping meet the needs... Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Pope tells people from all walks of life to give witness to the Gospel
On Sunday, Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to the cities of Cesena and Bologna, meeting with people from every... Read more
Take care of those on the peripheries, Pope Francis tells mayors
Pope Francis on Saturday told mayors that they must go to those on the margins of their communities in order... Read more
Pope Francis launches campaign to encounter and welcome migrants
Pope Francis on Wednesday announced a new initiative encouraging a “culture of encounter” and efforts to warmly welcome immigrants and... Read more
Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more
Mexican bishops: The cry of migrants is the cry of the Church
In the context of their 103rd Full Assembly, the Mexican Bishops Conference released a statement on the suffering on migrants,... Read more
Walk in another's shoes, Pope encourages in interview
In an interview published Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about what it means to care for and be present to the... Read more
US bishops: Immigration is a chance for hospitality, unity
Catholics should be working to create a “culture of encounter” that shows charity and empathy to immigrants, said leaders of... Read more
Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
To help desperate refugees, Mormons and Catholics join hands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts. Read more
An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis
During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more
Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more
