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Pope Francis calls migrant crisis a ‘shipwreck of civilization’ during refugee camp visit
Pope Francis visited the Mavrovouni migrant reception and identification center located along the shore of the island of Lesbos, Read more
These Christian migrants prayed for a better future. Now Pope Francis is making it possible
As a sign of Pope Francis’ concern for migrants, the Vatican has announced that it is helping to arrange the... Read more
Pope Francis in Cyprus: We encounter Jesus in the faces of migrants
Four migrants shared their testimonies with the pope. Read more
Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Caritas Poland leader: We’ll help those in need for as long as Belarus border crisis lasts
The Catholic Church in Belarus is also aiding migrants at the border. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
Pope Francis appeals that migrants not be sent back to unsafe countries
Pope Francis called on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop: Help migrants caught in Belarus border crisis
Poland has sent troops to secure its roughly 250-mile border with Belarus. Read more
USCCB, Catholic Charities ramp up efforts to welcome Afghan refugees
Over the next several months, the USCCB and Catholic Charities locations across the U.S. will welcome upwards of 7,500 refugees... Read more
As Biden looks to raise refugee cap, Catholics argue he can do more
Catholic refugee advocates on Tuesday praised President Joe Biden for pushing to raise the refugee cap in the coming fiscal... Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops call for solidarity with refugees amid Belarus border standoff
The bishops described the situation at the Poland-Belarus border as “disturbing.” Read more
Pope Francis calls on Christians to recognize the face of Christ in migrants
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant... Read more
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass marking anniversary of Lampedusa visit
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday marking the seventh anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves
Pope Francis expressed “great apprehension and sorrow” Sunday after eight mass graves were discovered in Libya amid the ongoing civil... Read more
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari in a speech that warned against... Read more
Trump administration finalizes refugee cap at lowest level ever
The White House on Sunday finalized its quota of refugee admissions for the 2020 fiscal year, cutting the cap on... Read more
After deadly shipwreck, Pope Francis appeals for safety of migrants
As up to 150 migrants are feared to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue
Pope Francis called Monday for an end to the rhetoric which views migrants as something ‘other,’ saying they are human... Read more
Pope Francis prays for migrants killed in airstrike in Libya
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the victims of the airstrike that hit a migrant detention center in Libya, and called... Read more
