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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
Lire en français | Leer en español “The stories of migrants are always stories of an encounter between individuals and between cultures. For the communities and societies to which they come, migrants bring an opportunity for enrichment and the integral…
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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…
Information flyer for CBCK’s Wings of Hope project, supporting medical expenses for undocumented migrant children

ICMC’s Member in Korea Ensures Access to Healthcare for Undocumented Migrant Children

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea has launched a new national project in response to the challenges faced by undocumented…
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ICMC Joins Civil Society Call for Long-Term  Solutions for Ukrainians in Europe 

As the formal end of temporary protection arrangements for displaced Ukrainians in Europe approaches, ICMC Europe’s Share Network joins a…
The GFMD Civil Society Mechanism, coordinated by ICMC, participates in the 2nd GFMD Preparatory Meeting held on 19-20 February 2025

ICMC Coordinates Civil Society Contributions to the Global Discussions on Migration Policy and Practice

Ahead of the 15th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development, global civil society delivered key messages on…
ICMC Responds to Online Violence and Exploitation Affecting Refugee Communities 2

ICMC Responds to Online Violence and Exploitation Affecting Refugee Communities

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, celebrated on 8 March, we take a look at Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence…
ICMC Statement on the Executive Order Suspending the United States Refugee Admissions Program 3

ICMC Forced to Cut Global Support to Refugees and Displaced People

For nearly 75 years, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has operated in many countries to protect and serve, in…
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“We Took Only Our IDs So Someone Could Identify Us if We Died on the Streets”

On September 23rd, our neighbors from the south arrived at our doorstep. They had narrowly escaped the devastation of their…
People fleeing South Lebanon

“Missiles Were Dropping on Both Sides of the Road”

1:00 PM, Monday 23 September – South of Lebanon. The South had been enduring relentless missile attacks and airstrikes for…
Explosion in Baalbek

“We Do Not Know When This Will End or if It Will End, or if We Will Survive This”

On the morning of 23 September, as I woke up for work, my mom messaged me from Baalbeck, Lebanon, that…
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ICMC Supports Church Efforts in Manipur Recovery

Source: Herald Malaysia

Nearly two years after ethnic conflict in Manipur, India, the Catholic Church, with support from ICMC and other partners, helped victims rebuild their lives. Efforts included mental health support and constructing 600 homes for displaced families, with 200 completed.

ICMC President Addresses Rise in Anti-Migrant Sentiment, Policies

Source: Matters India

At a meeting organized by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India’s migrant commission, ICMC President Christine Nathan spoke out against the rise in anti-migrant policies, stressing the inherent dignity of every person. Xenophobia goes against the fundamental values of human society, she said.

Former ICMC Secretary General Contributes to New Book on Forced Migration

Source: Routledge

Former ICMC Secretary General, Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo, contributed to The Search for Home among Forced Migrants and Refugees, edited by Maria Sophia Aguirre and Antonio Argandoña. The book examines the impact of uprooting on displaced people, presents case studies, and suggests expert policies to ease integration.
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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.

U.S. Bishops End Government Resettlement Partnership Amid Funding Cuts

Source: The Washington Post

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced it will end its decades-long refugee resettlement partnership with the federal government due to suspended funding. The USCCB pledged, however, to continue supporting migrants through advocacy and local charitable efforts.
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