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ICMC Strenghtens its Work with Eastern Catholic Churches
For the first time, ICMC attends the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches
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We Are All Called to Ensure Respect for Each Person’s Dignity
On World Refugee Day, we reaffirm our commitment to walk alongside displaced persons, and urge the international community to establish policies and practices that protect refugees.
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‘Peace Be With All of You!’
On behalf of the ICMC family, Secretary General Davide Bernocchi gives thanks for the election of Pope Leo XIV
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ICMC Leads Jubilee Discussions on the Future of Work
ICMC formed part of the coalition of civil society organizations convening ‘World of Work, a Place of Hope: A meeting on the occasion of the Jubilee of Workers’, in Rome
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A Great Opportunity to Strengthen Our Work With and For the Eastern Catholic Churches

A Great Opportunity to Strengthen Our Work With and For the Eastern Catholic Churches

The Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches plenary, held in Rome from 23 to 26 June, brought together…
Event flyer for ‘World of Work, a Place of Hope’ convened in Rome on 2 May, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Workers dedicated to honoring the dignity of labor and the contributions of workers worldwide.

ICMC Leads Jubilee Discussions on the Future of Work

ICMC’s “The Future of Work – Labour After Laudato si’” (FOWLS) Project formed part of the coalition of civil society…
ICMC Continues to Support Church Action for Displaced Persons in Ukraine 1

ICMC Continues to Support Church Action for Displaced Persons in Ukraine

As the world marks three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, ICMC supports Church responses for displaced persons….
'Peace Be With All of You!'

‘Peace Be With All of You!’

On behalf of the ICMC family, Secretary General Davide Bernocchi gives thanks for the election of Pope Leo XIV ‘We…
Pope Francis meets Afghan refugees ahead of the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, for which he selected the theme “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee”

Pope Francis, 1936-2025: A Pontificate of Peace

“The stories of migrants are always stories of an encounter between individuals and between cultures. For the communities and societies…
Moving Forward in Hope and Solidarity this Easter

Moving Forward in Hope and Solidarity this Easter

“This Easter, our prayers and solidarity are with the many thousands of families suffering the impact of the sudden withdrawal…
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ICMC in the News

People Only Flee When They Have No Choice

Source: Crux

ICMC’s Chief Operating Officer Stéphane Jaquemet urges authorities to address the root causes of migration – conflict, poverty, climate change – rather than create fences and border controls. Only then can people remain in dignity their countries of origin.

ICMC and CCBI Support Displaced Families in Manipur

Source: Matters India

ICMC partnered with its national member in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), to deliver food aid, livelihood support, and mental health training in Manipur, helping families displaced by ethnic violence begin to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

How Pope Francis’ Transform the Church’s Response to Migrants

Source: The Loop

Pope Francis reshaped the Church’s response to migration by founding the Migrants and Refugees Section, a dedicated Vatican office within the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and promoting local action, compassion, and advocacy through partnerships with Catholic organizations.
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Our Members in the News

San Bernardino diocese grants Mass dispensation to those fearing deportation

Source: Catholic News Agency

On 8 July, H.E. Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino issued a decree granting dispensation from Sunday and holy‑day Mass for faithful who genuinely fear U.S. immigration enforcement raids. Parishioners are encouraged instead to pray, read scripture or watch Mass remotely.

U.S. Bishops Mourn Pope Francis

Source: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Archbishop Broglio, President of the USCCB, honored Pope Francis as a compassionate shepherd who championed the marginalized, upheld human dignity, and inspired global solidarity. He called for prayers and gratitude, remembering the Holy Father’s enduring commitment to mercy, dignity, and care for one another and our common home.

US Bishops End Refugee Work with US Government

Source: Washington Post

“The work simply cannot be sustained at current levels with only the Church’s resources,” says Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, in op-ed on U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) decision to end cooperation with the U.S. government on refugee resettlement and support for unaccompanied children.
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