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Pope Francis launches campaign to encounter and welcome migrants
Pope Francis on Wednesday announced a new initiative encouraging a “culture of encounter” and efforts to warmly welcome immigrants and... Read more
Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more
Mexican bishops: The cry of migrants is the cry of the Church
In the context of their 103rd Full Assembly, the Mexican Bishops Conference released a statement on the suffering on migrants,... Read more
Walk in another's shoes, Pope encourages in interview
In an interview published Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about what it means to care for and be present to the... Read more
US bishops: Immigration is a chance for hospitality, unity
Catholics should be working to create a “culture of encounter” that shows charity and empathy to immigrants, said leaders of... Read more
Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
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
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $1.25 million in aid to Catholic refugee relief efforts. Read more
An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis
During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more
Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more
Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centers
Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used... Read more
Refugees are God's children, Pope says in wake of Paris attacks
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 encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants
Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem
Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more
Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more
Strong words from the Vatican as migrant crisis spikes worldwide
A Vatican official in charge of assisting migrants spoke about the increasing number of refugees around the globe and stressed... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of 71 migrants who suffocated in abandoned truck
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis lamented the death of 71 migrants – mostly from war-torn Syria – whose... Read more
Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response
Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more
Pope: Doomed migrants were looking for happiness
Pope Francis led a moment of prayerful silence on Sunday for the hundreds of migrants killed off the coast of... Read more
