In the spotlight: Minnesota rosary procession, Sea Services Pilgrimage Mass, Synod of Bishops launch
Photos of the Week: Oct. 11, 2021
Refugee crisis is a crisis of solidarity, top Vatican official tells UNHCR
Even though the 1951 Refugee Convention declares its aim is to guarantee that refugees may exercise their “fundamental rights and freedoms,” millions of refugees are unable to enjoy these rights in many regions of the world.
Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
Bishop Dorsonville described the treatment of Haitians and other migrants arriving at the U.S. border in Texas as “shameful” and “painful” under conditions of excessive heat and lack of food, water and shelter.
Photos of the Week: Sept. 13, 2021
In the spotlight: Pope’s overseas trip, refugee awareness, remembering 9/11, Labor Day Encuentro
Pope meets unusual pilgrim carrying message of hope for refugees
Activists are taking an 11-foot puppet named Little Amal on a 5,000-mile pilgrimage from the Syrian border through eight countries to raise awareness about displaced children and unaccompanied refugee minors.
Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God’s mercy
“I ask everyone to continue to help the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity may lead to the establishment of a peaceful and fraternal coexistence and offer hope for the country’s future,” he said, after praying the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square Aug. 29.
Roots of Peace founder fears for her nearly 400 employees in Afghanistan
In an Aug. 25 news conference, the Taliban announced that Afghans will no longer be able to leave the country.
Caritas Pakistan plans for humanitarian crisis at Afghanistan border
Thousands of Afghans have entered Pakistan via the Chaman border crossing, one of the most active trade and travel routes between the countries.