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Pope delivers weekly catechesis alongside his 'brother' refugees
Joined closely by just over a dozen refugees at his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that in following Jesus’... Read more
The world needs Christ more than ever, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said that with a growing sense of emptiness and insecurity gripping the world, Jesus Christ is... Read more
Vatican lends hand in welcoming new group of Syrian refugees to Rome
Since 2015, when the refugee crisis reached a fever pitch in Europe, five Syrian families fleeing civil war have found... Read more
Iraqi refugee children make First Communion in Erbil camp
On Friday, the first of three rounds of displaced Iraqi children made their First Communion in a refugee camp in... Read more
Vatican envoy: Ukrainian refugees just want to go back home
“I want to go back home.” This is the most common phrase uttered by internally displaced persons in Ukraine, says... Read more
French bishops travel to Iraq in support of Christian students
A delegation of bishops and priests from France are visiting Iraq April 17-21 to aid young Christian students living in... Read more
Pray and act to help refugees – what Pope Francis and Orthodox leaders said at Lesbos
Forced migration affects millions of people and is “a crisis of humanity.” That is what Pope Francis and two leading... Read more
Pope: 'I saw much suffering' at Lesbos refugee camp
Pope Francis on Sunday reflected on the great suffering he had witnessed at the refugee camp in Lesbos. He remembered... Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Lesbos to Rome
Pope Francis on Saturday spoke with journalists about his visit with refugees at Lesbos and about the family crisis. Read more
In Greece, Pope Francis tells migrants 'you are not alone'
Pope Francis had a simple message for the thousands of refugees now staying on the Greek island of Lesbos: you... Read more
Shakespeare's Hamlet swings by the Vatican
They’ve performed for school children in Cambodia and refugees in Jordan. They’ve visited nearly 200 countries in the last two... 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
Ahead of Greece trip, Pope Francis asks for prayers
With a last-minute trip to Lesbos just days away, Pope Francis remembered the refugees and residents of the Greek island... 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
Five years into the Syrian Civil War, a look at those who've fled
March 15 marks five years since civil war broke out in Syria. The conflict has had devastating consequences for the... Read more
Europe's 'new nationalism' is problematic, Austrian cardinal warns
The Archbishop of Vienna has warned that as Europe’s migrant crisis reaches a fever pitch, the continent risks falling into... Read more
Child labor, sexual abuse, death - the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
The life of a refugee is rarely easy. But it is particularly difficult for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, most of... Read more
Compassion vs. security: What to do with Syrian refugees?
As the U.S. plans to increase its intake of Syrian refugees to 10,000 next year, Americans – including Catholics –... Read more
Pope praises Ugandans for helping refugees rebuild their lives
Pope Francis praised the Ugandan people for showing “outstanding concern” for refugees in a time when our world is witnessing... Read more
Compassion vs. security: What to do with Syrian refugees?
As the U.S. plans to increase its intake of Syrian refugees to 10,000 next year, Americans – including Catholics –... Read more
