God’s invitation to me was to remain with the Sudanese refugees and the local South Sudanese through Jesuit Refugee Service. And so I chose to accept that invitation.
Refugees
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Who suffers most during the coronavirus pandemic?
As we face the challenge of Covid-19, our obligations to the citizens of our own country must not negate our duties to global humanity. Active support for the poor and the displaced will be essential in longer-term efforts for a more just, more inclusive and healthier post-crisis world.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Refugees at outreach center share hardships experienced during pandemic
At a migrant outreach center in New Mexico, refugees describe what it is like to be living during the pandemic.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Spring reveals the beauty of nature. The coronavirus shows its destructive power.
For now, the overall picture is dark, writes Leo O‘Donovan, S.J., of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, but we must still work for our brothers and sisters so that hope can endure and even blossom.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
In Easter ‘Urbi et Orbi’ address, Pope Francis calls for an end to indifference
In his Easter “Urbi et Orbi” address, Pope Francis appealed for a global ceasefire, as well as for the relaxing of sanctions and the reduction or forgiveness of the debt of poor countries. He urged an all-out effort to care for those who lack the basic necessities of life, including refugees and migrants.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
With all eyes on Covid-19, refugee suffering continues in Greece, Turkey and Syria
Conditions at overcrowded refugee camps in Greece have become desperate, and Turkey has revived threats to renege on an agreement with the European community and to open its border allowing refugees through to Europe.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis calls on all Christians to show hospitality to each other—and to migrants
Francis called on all Christians “to work together to show to the migrants the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump’s new executive order is making refugee resettlement more difficult
The executive order, issued in September, requires for the first time that resettlement agencies get written consent from state and local officials in any jurisdiction where they hope to place refugees after June 2020.
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Minn. Catholic and Lutheran bishops’ open letter backs refugee admission
Just before Christmas, the Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota issued a joint letter in support of refugees, urging prayers and protection for them.
Posted inExplainer, Politics & Society
Explainer: What is the global response to the refugee crisis?
More people have been forced to flee their homes than at any time in recorded history, writes Kevin White of Jesuit Refugee Service. But there is good news about global initiatives to address the problem.