Human rights of people on the move must be protected, says UN nuncio

People on the move – refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and victims of human smuggling – are “some of the world’s most vulnerable people,” said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who heads the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. They have “no fewer human rights than lawful residents,” he added. “We must avoid, as... Read More

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November 17, 2020

As fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray escalates, JRS urges humanitarian access

A senior official of Jesuit Refugee Service called for a humanitarian corridor in Ethiopia’s semi-autonomous region of Tigray as the armed conflict between the Ethiopian army and the region’s forces continued to escalate, killing hundreds and forcing thousands out of their homes. “Whatever happens, they should allow a safe passage of supplies for humanitarian workers... Read More

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November 16, 2020

At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap

Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low the cap on the maximum number of displaced people the US decides to resettle in a federal fiscal year, President-elect Joe Biden said he would be heading in a dramatically different direction. Addressing those gathered for a virtual event... Read More

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October 19, 2020

As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics

Germany’s bishops have pledged to improve the integration of Eastern Catholics in the predominant Latin-rite Church, as part of ongoing plans to help migrants and refugees. “The Catholic Church in Germany is changing and the life of our parishes becoming more diverse – faithful from Eastern Catholic Churches are living with us and finding their... Read More

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October 16, 2020

When looking to future, include most vulnerable, Catholics tell G-20 forum

Covid-19 provides an opportunity for people to prepare the future, and religious leaders have an opportunity to make sure that preparation includes the world’s most vulnerable, said Catholic participants in the annual G-20 Interfaith Forum. Leaders and representatives of major religions and global policy institutions are currently participating in a four day meeting streamed from... Read More

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October 13, 2020

Bishops: Safe and legal routes ‘only way’ to prevent dangerous crossings

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have urged the Government to acknowledge that providing migrants with safe and legal routes to the UK is the ‘only way of preventing dangerous crossings or exploitation by traffickers’. The bishops also urge authorities to recognise refugees as human beings and ensure that policies uphold their intrinsic dignity.... Read More

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September 5, 2020

Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home

Gary Lineker stated that “providing a new start” represents “the best of Britain’s values” as he prepares to welcome a refugee in his home. The Match Of The Day host, 59, is waiting for his application to house a refugee to be approved. “I have been thinking of doing something like that for a while,” he told The... Read More

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August 31, 2020

Care of the earth and concern for migrants are connected, cardinal says

Catholics will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees during the ecumenical celebration of the Season of Creation, highlighting the obligation, as Pope Francis says, to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, said Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. “With Pope Francis, we hope to come out of the Covid crisis... Read More

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August 20, 2020

Archbishop says Church needs more aid to help refugees arriving in Greece

The archbishop of Athens, Greece, said the Catholic Church cannot continue to help refugees unless it gets more aid. Archbishop Sevastianos Rossolatos told Catholic News Service that the lone Catholic parish on the island of Lesbos was feeding refugees with help from the Rome-based Sant’Egidio Community, but said Caritas, the Church’s charitable agency, urgently needed... Read More

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July 24, 2020

Canadian court: Safe Third Country Agreement with US violates rights

Canada’s Federal Court has ruled the country’s Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by sending refugees who arrive at Canada’s land borders back to detention in the United States. It is the second time a federal judge has struck down the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement... Read More

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Human rights of people on the move must be protected, says UN nuncio

As fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray escalates, JRS urges humanitarian access

At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap

As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics

When looking to future, include most vulnerable, Catholics tell G-20 forum

Bishops: Safe and legal routes ‘only way’ to prevent dangerous crossings

Gary Lineker posts ‘welcome’ video as he prepares to house refugee in his home

Care of the earth and concern for migrants are connected, cardinal says

Archbishop says Church needs more aid to help refugees arriving in Greece

Canadian court: Safe Third Country Agreement with US violates rights

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