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Flyer for ' The power of interfaith solidarity for migrant rights, protection and justice in times of crisis', an IMRF side event

ICMC Joins Coalition Raising Interfaith Voices at the International Migration Review Forum

Side event at IMRF in New York highlights crucial contributions of faith-based organizations to assisting refugees and migrants, addressing global migration challenges The second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)*, took place in New York on 5-8 May. The IMRF is convened…

Former ICMC Head of Office in Lebanon Mehmet Sari (centre), with ICMC colleagues Vanessa Vania and Samer Abi Abdallah, at a 2023 Christmas celebration in Lebanon

Remembering Mehmet Sari

ICMC remembers and pays tribute to Mehmet Sari, former Head of Office in Lebanon, who passed away suddenly on 25 May…

Refugees selected for resettlement to the Netherlands via the EUAA RSF take part in a Pre-Departure Orientation class, with three refugees pointing to locations on a world map placed on the floor

ICMC Provides Crucial Assistance for Refugee Resettlement in Europe

As global resettlement needs continue to grow, ICMC is supporting European resettlement efforts at the EUAA Resettlement Support Facility (EUAA…

Flyer for ‘Uniting for the IMRF’, the 3 May civil society IMRF preparatory event facilitated by the ICMC-coordinated Civil Society Action Committee

ICMC Coordinates Global Civil Society Participation at the International Migration Review Forum

ICMC coordinated Civil Society Action Committee ensures civil society voices are present in discussions at the second review of the…

Ethnic violence in Manipur has displaced thousands of people, destroying their livelihoods. Photo: Beneficiary of a 2024-25 program to provide poultry/livelihood creation support to displaced and economically vulnerable households, implemented by by ICMC member the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), with ICMC support © Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)

ICMC Support Ensures Relief for Victims of Ethnic Violence in Manipur, India

As violence continues to flare in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, ICMC’s supports national member in India to provide lifesaving…

Capacity-building programme for 76 migrant workers living in Bastar, Ganjdundwara, and Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, held on November 16 2024 by ICMC member the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), with ICMC support

ICMC Partnership Brings Meaningful Change for Migrant Workers in India

Since 2020, ICMC’s partnership with national member the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India has ensured emergency assistance and access…

Msgr. Robert Vitillo, in his capacity as ICMC Secretary General, pictured during a 2023 solidarity visit to Irpin and Kyiv, Ukraine.

‘Refugees and migrants are amongst the most hopeful people you can find’

ICMC interviews Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo, former Secretary General, on the occasion of his recognition as a ‘Guardian of Life’…

A displaced woman resident of the Chortkiv House of Mercy in western Ukraine, a former children's facility supported by ICMC since 2022 to house people forced from their homes by the full-scale Russian invasion

Understanding Global Displacement in 2026: The Crisis Behind the Headlines

Global refugee statistics have painted an increasingly dire picture over the past decade. Global displacement has nearly doubled, rising from…

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…

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ICMC Part of Global Catholic Alliance for Emergencies

Source: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

ICMC forms part of new Catholic Response for Emergencies (CR4E) global alliance, launched in Rome. “CR4E is an act of collective faith,” said ICMC’s Joseph Kelly, CR4E General Coordinator.

Indian National Synodal Assembly Honors ICMC President

Source: Catholic Connect India

ICMC member the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India honored ICMC President Christine Nathan on her recent appointment to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Human Development.

Indians Celebrate Vatican Appointment of ICMC President

Source: Matters India

Indians have rejoiced at the appointment of ICMC President Christine Nathan as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, hailing ‘a proud moment for India’.

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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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