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ICMC’s Gabriela Agatiello (left) & Anna Coulibaly (right) at the 2025 European Migration Forum (EMF), with Fatemeh Jailani of SINGA

‘In a rapidly changing migration context, we continue to make a positive impact’

Continuing our celebration of the ICMC women driving our mission to serve and protect people on the move, marking this month’s International Women’s Day, we sat down with Gabriela Agatiello and Anna Coulibaly of ICMC Europe ICMC Europe works at…

ICMC’s Elana Wong and Oumou Diallo at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Sevilla, Spain, in June-July 2025 © ICMC

‘Our motivations are shaped by the migrant experience’

Marking this month’s International Women’s Day, we sat down with Elana Wong and Oumou Diallo from ICMC’s Advocacy Team to reflect…

ICMC Ensures Continued Support for Displaced Persons in Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine persists, ICMC continues to support Church responses and stand in solidarity with those affected. ‘By…

ICMC Director of Policy Stéphane Jaquemet addresses the GFMD Civil Society Preparatory Meeting

“If we Remain Principled and Realistic, Dialogue is Always Important”

ICMC Director of Policy Stéphane Jaquemet looks back on the 15th GFMD Summit in Colombia and reflects on the future…

ICMC Coordinates Civil Society Participation at the 15th GFMD Summit in Colombia

The GFMD Civil Society Mechanism ensured civil society voices and perspectives were present throughout the 15th Summit of the Global…

A Jubilee of Hope for Migrants and Refugees: Faith and Human Rights Perspectives

ICMC Co-Organizes Webinar Reflecting on the Jubilee’s Message of Hope

On 8 October, the Geneva Forum of Catholic-Inspired Organizations brought together Church and international representatives to reflect on the Jubilee’s…

Bishop Allwyn D'Silva, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Bombay, India, and Chairperson of workshop co-organizer the Office of Human Development at the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC)

Building Church Cooperation on Migration in Asia: ICMC Interviews Bishop Allwyn D’Silva

On 31 August to 3 September 2025, ICMC joined Church and civil society representatives from within the Asia region and…

Migrants from Mozambique at a Portuguese-speaking church in South Africa

Faith in Action: Why the Church Leads When Crises Strike

When emergencies happen, the open doors of the Church ensure it is among the earliest of first responders. The Church…

An Afghan family at Attika, Greece. Malakasa Camp in the Municipality of Oropos in the Attica Region, Greece ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC

Understanding Asylum: The Basics of Refugee Protection

Asylum saves lives. When people are forced to flee their homes because staying would put them in danger, asylum offers…

What are Complementary Pathways for Refugees?

Resettlement helps thousands of refugees each year, but many more remain in need of protection. The international community has recognized…

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ICMC Visits Projects Supporting Vulnerable Refugees in Papua New Guinea

Source: Agenzia Fides

ICMC representatives visited projects assisting displaced persons and refugees in Papua New Guinea, implemented by the Episcopal Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and funded by ICMC, to evaluate their effectiveness and plan future action.

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.

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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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