Saying civilization itself risks foundering because of apathy and selfishness, Pope Francis insisted that migrants and refugees must be treated with care and kindness and recognized as brothers and sisters.
Meeting migrants, pope warns civilization risks being ‘shipwrecked’
Vatican mobilizes humanitarian efforts to aid Ukraine
After Pope Francis’ announcement that he was sending two cardinals to Ukraine, the Vatican said March 7 that Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, and Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, interim president of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, intend to reach Ukraine “in the coming days,” depending on the situation.
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
For the theme of the church’s Sept. 25 celebration, the pope chose “Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees.”
Advocates call for help for Black migrants from Biden administration
They said Black migrants have faced racism, not just through immigration policies that fail to protect them, but also at the hands of U.S. immigration authorities and officials who mistreat them.
Forgiveness, friendship, prayer: Pope answers questions on Italian TV
In the hourlong interview, Pope Francis repeated what he often has said about the scandal of weapons’ sales and the futility of war, the obligation to protect the environment and the need for a better-coordinated European process for welcoming migrants and refugees.
A year into presidency, criticism over immigration continues for Biden
Immigration supporters say that while they welcomed President Joe Biden’s 2020 election, when it comes to immigration policy, his administration, a year into its first term, has left much to be desired.
Lending an ear leads to lending one’s voice in advocacy, suggest panelists
The duty to advocate — in a sense, to protect and accompany migrants, finds its foundation in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ” in Matthew 25: 35-40 — about inviting in the stranger, or welcoming the “migrant,” as Cardinal Ramazzini paraphrased it.
Pope sends aid to victims in Philippines, migrants on Belarus border
In a statement released Jan. 18, the Vatican said that in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Rai, the pope sent “an initial contribution of 100,000 euros ($113,868) for the relief of the population, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.”