The idea to do so came from a longtime friend, coupled with a visit to a JRS-run camp in Ethiopia for Eritrean refugees.
Emmylou Harris heads concert series to benefit Jesuit Refugee Service
Pope praises witness of 10 athletes on Refugee Olympic Team
In a personal message addressed to each of the 10 members of the new Refugee Olympic Team, Pope Francis wished them success in their events and thanked them for the witness they are giving the world.
Pope Francis urges Poland’s bishops to speak freely
KRAKOW, Poland (CNS) — Poland’s Catholic bishops spent 90 minutes meeting with Pope Francis, but the meeting was private so people could speak freely. “The Holy […]
Catholic advocates look at next step in immigration battle
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic advocates say the recent Supreme Court ruling on immigration, while it caused great disappointment, also has spurred many of them to work […]
Christians don’t exclude, they welcome, pope says at general audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Flanked by a group of refugees, Pope Francis appealed to Christians to care for and welcome those whom society often excludes. “Today […]
Renew efforts to build peace, help refugees, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Assist and accompany refugees while working to build peace in the world, Pope Francis urged on the eve of World Refugee Day. […]
Who are these crazy, radical people?
God calls them “Beloved” and often, if we notice, they are acting just like saints.
Rescued refugees report hundreds drowned in Mediterranean
ROME (CNS) — The same day Pope Francis brought 12 Syrian refugees to Rome from Greece, a merchant ship rescued 41 refugees, including a 3-year-old child. […]