ICMC Canary Islands Bishop Reacts to Pope Francis’ Planned Visit Bishop José Mazuelos, Bishop of the Canary Islands in Spain, expressed his excitement about Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the diocese. The Bishop welcomed the Pope’s desire to witness the situation created by the arrival of thousands of migrants by sea. What Does the Bishop Think? … Read more
The Episcopal migrant commission in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei recently convened to discuss enhancing the Church’s support for migrants and refugees. The event, featuring a webinar hosted by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, emphasized the importance of collaboration. What were the key takeaways from the meeting? Discussing ways to improve services for migrants and … Read more
The Italian Episcopal migrant commission collaborates with NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans to help rescue migrants in distress at sea. What is the latest humanitarian effort in the Mediterranean Sea? The Italian Bishops’ Conference funded a support boat for joint search and rescue missions. The first mission, with an intercultural mediator onboard, departed from port on … Read more
The Italian Episcopal migrant commission has partnered with the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans for a noble cause. Want to know more about this impactful collaboration? Italian Bishops Support Migrant Rescue Missions in Mediterranean In a significant move, the Italian Episcopal migrant commission has teamed up with the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans to assist migrants in … Read more
Did Catholics Get Displaced by Sudan Conflict? According to the Adjunct General Secretary of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference, many Catholics were among those forcibly displaced by the conflict in Sudan. He shared this information with Vatican News from South Sudan, where he sought refuge. Even in difficult circumstances, the local Church is working hard to … Read more
What is CCBI Mission 2033? The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Commission for Migrants launched CCBI Mission 2033, a strategic initiative to involve parishes across India in addressing the spiritual and social requirements of migrants. What was discussed at the seminar? During the recent seminar, the focus was on fostering a societal environment … Read more
Church organizations and international bodies need to work together to address the difficulties encountered by migrants in India, according to ICMC President Christine Nathan. The call for collaboration was made during a recent national migrant workshop held in Mumbai. What was discussed at the workshop? ICMC President emphasized the importance of united response to migrant … Read more
Why is the Rohingya refugee response lacking funds amid growing violence in Myanmar? Rising violence in Myanmar has led to an increase in the number of people fleeing the country, with many seeking refuge in neighboring Bangladesh. However, despite the growing need for support, there is a severe funding shortfall for the global joint response … Read more
What is the focus of Episcopal bodies of North America, Central America, and Caribbean? The Episcopal bodies are focused on caring for people on the move. They will unveil a charter to guide the Church’s accompaniment of migrants and refugees. The announcement was made after the tenth meeting on human mobility. The International Catholic Migration … Read more
Breaking News: Providing Hope for the Future in Africa What are the New Developments? A new initiative focused on restoring hope in Africa is gaining traction Efforts are being made to address the challenges faced by communities in the region How is Hope Being Restored? Programs are being implemented to offer assistance and support to … Read more