Welcoming migrants and refugees is opportunity for growth, pope says

As countries become more culturally and ethnically diverse, their Catholic communities become more “catholic” and their societies can increasingly reflect the fact that all people are brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said. “In encountering the diversity of foreigners, migrants and refugees, and in the intercultural dialogue that can emerge from this encounter, we have an opportunity to grow as church... Read More

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April 13, 2021

Colombian church groups mobilise to help newest Venezuelan refugees

Church groups in Colombia are mobilising to support thousands of Venezuelan refugees who recently fled a military offensive and are stuck in a remote Colombian border town. More than 5,000 people are currently sleeping in shelters in Arauquita as fighting between the Venezuelan army and rebel groups that traffic cocaine continues just a few miles away in the Venezuelan state of Apure. The refugees have accused... Read More

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April 9, 2021

Bishop for Migrants and Refugees calls for ‘just’ asylum system

The Bishop for Migrants and Refugees has called for a just approach to asylum that puts “people and families at its centre” and recognises the “diverse and complex factors that shape the journeys of refugees”. Bishop Paul McAleenan said the assistance provided to those fleeing war, poverty or persecution is “a fundamental test of our... Read More

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March 2, 2021

Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

For the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on greater communion and unity among all people. The Vatican celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2021 will be on 26th September and the pope’s choice for a theme is: “Toward an ever wider ‘we,'” said a statement from the... Read More

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February 25, 2021

Malaysian bishops urge government not to deport Myanmar nationals

Catholic bishops in Malaysia have urged the government to refrain from deporting hundreds of Myanmar nationals, including refugees and asylum-seekers, reported ucanews.com. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia said the Church has been concerned about the fate of Myanmar nationals since local and international media reported the Malaysian government’s plan. “It has been recently reported... Read More

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February 7, 2021

Majority of Calais refugees believe Brexit will make it easier to gain UK asylum

The majority of refugees living in Calais believe Brexit has made it easier for them to secure asylum in the UK, according to a new poll. Around 1,000 people are currently staying in makeshift camps along the French coast, with many intending to try to cross to Britain. A survey of refugees sleeping rough in Calais found... Read More

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December 16, 2020

After shipwreck, bishops denounce treatment of Venezuelan refugees

After a boat carrying refugees was allegedly denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago and subsequently shipwrecked, Venezuelan bishops said the treatment of migrants fleeing the country constitutes a serious human rights violation. In a statement, the Venezuelan bishops’ conference said that remarks from authorities in Venezuela and Trinidad trying to criminalise humanitarian organisations helping refugees... Read More

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November 20, 2020

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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