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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.

Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo reflects on the plight of refugees and migrants, drawing parallels with the journey of the Virgin Mary and Joseph. He recalls his experience in Colombia, witnessing the struggle of people migrating through difficult conditions. Msgr. Vitillo underscores the need for peace, dialogue, and respect for human dignity, expressing hope for a world where people can live with dignity and peace.

Migration was on the agenda of a Vatican-organized symposium to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Co-sponsored by ICMC, the event highlighted the Pope’s appeal for a “prudent and realistic rethinking of multilaterialism” to draw more on civil society expertise.

ICMC Secretary General Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo discuss his most recent solidarity to Ukraine. Accompanied by ICMC's Ukraine Programme Manager, Christian Kostko, Msgr. Robert Vitillo, visited the war-torn country for two weeks in October, to support the local Church with its emergency and longer-term humanitarian efforts.