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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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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