Thank you for being here. Before us is the sea, a source of life, yet this place evokes the tragedy of shipwrecks, which cause death. ...read more

Pope Francis is heading to Marseille, France this weekend on his 44th Apostolic Journey abroad. ...read more

"It is not just about migrants." Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily in St. Peter's Square at Holy Mass for World Day of Migrants and Refugees. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' speech to migrants at the Caritas centre in Rabat during his two-day Apostolic Journey to Morocco. ...read more

Read Pope Francis' Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, taking place on November 18th. The theme is: This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him. ...read more

2018 Migrants and Refugees Message The Church has celebrated the World Day of Migrants and Refugees each year since 1914. This is an occasion for the Church and people of faith to reflect upon the role migration has played in our tradition, express concern for migrants, refugees, and people on the move, and build awareness ...read more