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Migrants and refugees the privileged witnesses of hope: Pope
Migrants and refugees often are “privileged witnesses of hope through their resilience and trust in God,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
‘Voyage’ to celebrate contributions of our migrant and refugee communities
A striking symbol of welcome and faith will “set sail” on Sunday, as the Jubilee Migrant Cross is formally launched at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra to mark the 111th World Day for Migrants and Refugees. Source: Catholic Voice.
Vinnies celebrates contribution of migrants and refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society has joined Church communities and advocates in celebrating the contribution of migrants and refugees to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday.
Australians urged to recognise migrants, refugees as ‘brother and sister’
Australians have been urged to reflect on the values of compassion, justice and hope as Catholic communities mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, October 5. Source: ACBC.
Time to deepen solidarity with migrants and refugees
Australian Catholics are encouraged to reflect on stories of hope as they mark the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, October 5. Source: ACBC.
Migrants and refugees are ‘messengers of hope’
Pope Leo XIV says that with their courage and tenacity in the pursuit of happiness, migrants and refugees are “messengers of hope”. Source: CNS.
Migration in the Americas a ‘wounded reality Christians should not ignore’
The massive deportation of undocumented migrants is incompatible with Catholic doctrine, Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny says. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic organisations reject changes to migration bills
Catholic Social Services Victoria, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum and the Refugee Council, have expressed deep concerns about the implications of the Migration Amendment Bills passed last week by the Senate.
Oceania support network ‘will make sure no one is forgotten’
Bishop Anthony Randazzo, president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania, has announced the creation of a network to support thousands of migrant workers, refugees and their families across the Pacific. Source: Broken Bay News.