Migration

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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

'Arbitrary expulsions' won't solve the migration crisis, Pope says

Aug 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

In his message for the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis outlined a four-step vision for responding... Read more

Migration and sustainable development – what's the link?

Jul 25, 2017

Why do people migrate in the first place? And what if there was a way we could address the international... Read more

Central American migrants in Mexico.

Francis: Migrant crises require focus on reality, dialogue, commitment

Jun 12, 2017

Pope Francis sent a letter last week to the Latin American Parliament as they discuss migration in the region, encouraging... Read more

Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana at a press conference on the Synod on the Family, Oct. 23, 2015.

Cardinal Turkson: Put your faith before your nationality

Jun 2, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Vatican experts on human development and social issues challenged Catholics around the world this week to respond with openness and... Read more

Catholics' mission in immigration debate: avoid false divides

Mar 30, 2017

As immigration debate continues under the Trump administration, one bishop has stressed the need for Catholics to make sure their... Read more

The border fence between the United States and Mexico.

Building the border wall is treasonous, Mexico City archdiocese declares

Mar 29, 2017

The Archdiocese of Mexico said in a Sunday editorial that Mexican businessmen who would participate in the construction of a... Read more

Central American migrants in Mexico.

Mexico's bishops launch 'the migrant is a gift' campaign on social media

Mar 13, 2017

The Mexican Bishops have launched a #elmigranteesundon (the migrant is a gift) campaign on social media to show their dissatisfaction... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis: Protecting migrants is a 'moral imperative'

Feb 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday Pope Francis said that it is our duty to defend the dignity of migrants, particularly by enacting just... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to students during his visit to Roma Tre University Feb. 17, 2017.

Integration key to quelling fear of migrants, Pope Francis says

Feb 17, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening... Read more

US bishop disappointed over new policy toward Cuban migrants

Jan 15, 2017

On Friday, the U.S. bishops’ migration chair criticized the Obama administration’s denial of decades-old special protections for Cuban migrants to... Read more

U.S. Mexico border crossing at San Ysidro.

Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency

Jan 14, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican Dec. 2, 2016.

Pope Francis meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican

Dec 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

While he was in town for a global meeting on the crisis in the Mediterranean region, U.S. Secretary of State... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaks at a press briefing at the Vatican, Oct. 22, 2015.

Immigration is a family issue – An interview with Archbishop Gomez

Nov 18, 2016

By Matt Hadro

In the wake of the presidential election Catholics must remember that immigration is a global issue involving real families, the... Read more

Pope Francis washes the feet of migrants and refugees during Holy Thursday Mass March 24, 2016.

To welcome the stranger is to welcome Christ, Pope Francis says

Oct 26, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

When we perform the corporal works of mercy – specifically welcoming the stranger in the form migrants and refugees –... Read more

A CRS tent aiding refugees and migrants in Europe.

For Cardinal Vegliò, closing the door to migrants isn't Christian

Oct 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Thursday the Vatican’s longtime point-man on the topic of migration said that the issue is an urgent one that... Read more

Pope Francis with a group of disabled children, led by Unitalsi Lazio in Santa Martha on May 29, 2015.

When it comes to migration, children are the first to suffer, Pope says

Oct 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

As images of children crushed by bombs or washed up at sea are becoming an increasingly daily sight, Pope Francis’... Read more

A CRS tent aiding refugees and migrants in Europe.

Do something about forced migration, cardinal exhorts UN

Sep 20, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican Secretary of State pleaded Monday for an increased commitment from the international community in addressing the root causes... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with the Diplomatic Corps Ac

Your job is to give voice to the suffering, Pope tells new ambassadors

May 19, 2016

By Elise Harris

As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more

A Syrian refugee family prepares to board the papal plane from Lesbos to Rome with Pope Francis April 16, 2016.

As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him

Apr 16, 2016

By Elise Harris

After traveling to the Greek island of Lesbos, a primary entry point for refugees seeking passage into Europe, Pope Francis... Read more

Sabriya Yaqubi and her daughter Hasti at the Caritas Athens Refugee Centre in Athens, Greece.

Could Pope Francis' visit to Greece be a game-changer for refugees?

Apr 15, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Pope Francis’ visit with refugees and migrants in Greece this Saturday could be a moment of leadership at a time... Read more