The apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Mogadishu, Somalia, called on the world to “pay attention to the plight of Somali people” as they face critical food shortages because of a crippling drought.
Bishop calls on world to aid Somalis facing food shortages during drought
A bishop testifies on immigration as president seeks to change asylum
During an April 30 hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, spoke of his border community’s response assisting asylum-seeking families who have been released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Balkans visit: Pope to touch sensitive issues of ecumenism, migration
Many migrants and refugees cross Greece en route to North Macedonia, a country Pope Francis will visit May 7.
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Vatican celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019 will be celebrated Sept. 29, the Vatican said, and the pope’s choice for a theme is: “It is not just about migrants.”
Welcome Christ present in migrants and refugees, pope urges
Pope Francis spoke about overcoming fear and welcoming others during a Mass he celebrated Feb. 15.
Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human trafficking
The Vatican has created a set of pastoral guidelines to inspire and improve the church’s work in addressing the crime of human trafficking and the care of its victims worldwide.
Catholic groups urge humane treatment of migrants headed to border
As a group from Central America heads to the border between the U.S. and Mexico, the Trump administration is said to be getting ready to send troops to meet them and Catholic groups are asking that the migrants be treated humanely.
Bishop prays for refugees ‘left in harm’s way’ with cap on admissions
The Trump administration’s cap of 30,000 refugees to be admitted to the United States for fiscal year 2019 will leave thousands more “in harm’s way,” said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, who is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration.