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

Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video

Nov 4, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more

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

The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says

Sep 17, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more

To help desperate refugees, Mormons and Catholics join hands

Aug 31, 2016

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts.  Read more

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

An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis

Mar 24, 2016

By Elise Harris

During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his March 16, 2016 general audience.

Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants

Mar 16, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Brazilian community of Varginha July 25, 2013.

Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says

Jan 17, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more

Central American migrants in Mexico.

Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centers

Jan 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used... Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014.

Refugees are God's children, Pope says in wake of Paris attacks

Nov 17, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Amid questions over whether European nations will reevaluate their migrant policies in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris,... Read more

Pope Francis meets at the Vatican with the Slovak bishops for their ad limina visit, Nov. 12, 2015.

Pope Francis encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants

Nov 12, 2015

Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Aug. 12, 2015.

Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem

Sep 25, 2015

Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a child at the general audience in St. Peter's square on Sept. 2, 2015.

Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says

Sep 14, 2015

By Elise Harris

In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more

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Strong words from the Vatican as migrant crisis spikes worldwide

Sep 3, 2015

By Elise Harris

A Vatican official in charge of assisting migrants spoke about the increasing number of refugees around the globe and stressed... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013.

Pope Francis mourns death of 71 migrants who suffocated in abandoned truck

Aug 30, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis lamented the death of 71 migrants – mostly from war-torn Syria – whose... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response

May 25, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea, August 14, 2014.

Pope: Doomed migrants were looking for happiness

Apr 19, 2015

Pope Francis led a moment of prayerful silence on Sunday for the hundreds of migrants killed off the coast of... Read more

Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy

Feb 12, 2015

By Ann Schneible

During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more

An estimated 2.2 million people are said to be displaced within Congo.

Vatican to the world: Displaced immigrants deserve your attention

Oct 8, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Noting an alarming increase in forcibly-displaced migrants around the world, the Holy See has asked the United Nations to take... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square  June 7, 2014.

Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses

Sep 23, 2014

All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion... Read more

Bishops hold Mass and procession on US border in support of immigration reform.

Refugees fleeing violence deserve care, bishops emphasize

Aug 8, 2014

Catholic bishops are highlighting the need to care for refugees fleeing violent situations in their homelands as the ongoing influx... Read more