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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.

ICMC was among the participants of the Second Fratelli Tutti Meeting, a high-level summit organized on November 11–12 by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America that concluded with a call to form a Network of Organized Work of the Americas to respond to Pope Francis' teachings on caring for the common home.

Church organizations and international bodies must collaborate to respond to challenges facing migrants in India, ICMC President Christine Nathan said at a recent national migrant workshop in Mumbai. ICMC’s two national members participated in the event, which was organized by Don Bosco for Migrants.

Listen to ICMC Secretary General Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo's interview with Radio Cité Genève during which he discussed his eight years as Secretary General, the lessons he learned, the influence of his upbringing and family, the role of religious organization in humanitarian crisis and much more.

Psychosocial support is the focus of the ICMC-led Catholic Response for Ukraine, which continues to ensure collaboration of the Church’s work, including of the Odesa Exarchate, to meet the needs of people displaced by the war, ICMC Secretary General Msgr Roberto J. Vitillo told Vatican Radio.

A recent workshop facilitated by ICMC highlighted the impact of engaging faith groups to ensure people on the move have access to healthcare and HIV services. The faith sector is trusted by local communities and offers an “infrastructure for care,” said ICMC General Secretary Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo.