Pope Francis said a Jesuit’s mission is to be close to the people, especially those who are suffering and forgotten because “to see them is to see Christ suffering and crucified.”
Refugees
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Bishops urge the United Kingdom to allow more child refugees from France
U.K. Catholic leaders urged the British government to accept more child refugees from northern France after reports that hundreds of young people are being forced to sleep outdoors in low temperatures.
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We don’t need to reinvent the wheel for humane migration policy, we need to get it rolling
The good news is that the 193 United Nations member states have unanimously agreed to develop a new Global Compact on Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration, one that incorporates the goals of Pope Francis.
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Court allows travel ban to be implemented as legal challenges continue
The Supreme Court’s order means that the Trump administration can fully carry out the ban — which is now in its third iteration.
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Sharing the journey: Mentor aids Sudanese refugee in new U.S. life
After arriving, Alo faced the same challenges that confront many refugees: separation from family, poor command of English, adjustments to an unfamiliar culture, and no knowledge of how to navigate life in a new country.
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Pope Francis explains why he did not use the word ‘Rohingya’ in Myanmar
Pope Francis answered questions about avoiding the use of the word “Rohingya” while in Myanmar, during his flight back to Rome this evening.
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Pope Francis: “The presence of God today is also called ‘Rohingya’”
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness Friday from refugees in Bangladesh for all the hurt and indifference Muslim Rohingya have endured.
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Pope Francis calls for humanitarian aid and political solution for the Rohingya refugees
While in Bangladesh Pope Francis continued to avoid the “R” word in his calls to aid refugees from the Rakhine State.
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Pope Francis speaks in Myanmar
In a highly-anticipated speech in Myanmar, Pope Francis did not mention Rohingya Muslims by name but indirectly showed support for them.
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In World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis decries discrimination toward migrants and refugees
Although he named no countries, Vatican observers believe he is referring especially to political leaders in several western and eastern European countries.