It’s the four year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy and we bring you Francis’ Top Ten moments of the past four years.
Refugees
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
How St. Agnes church became the first Jesuit parish in America to declare itself a sanctuary
An old Jesuit parish in San Francisco took on a new mission to help its neighbors in need.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Former Vatican ambassador: Border walls reflect inhumane indifference
U.S. Catholics must welcome refugees, immigrants and strangers as a fundamental expression of Christian faith.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
People have stopped paying attention to Iraqi refugees in Jordan, and it’s getting ‘critical and dangerous’
“This is now the third year of displacement for the Iraqi Christians. It’s very tough. Donations are becoming less, while global attention is waning.”
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Pope Francis says give to the homeless, don’t worry about how they spend it, as Lent begins
Pope Francis said Catholics should offer assistance to families settling in a new country, and, as Lent begins, he called on Catholics not to make excuses when it comes to giving to those asking for change.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What Trump conservatives and refugees both want: a place to call home
The attraction of Trump’s brand of conservatism is that it recognizes the meaning in place, patriotism and culture.
Posted inFilm, Politics & Society
Pope Francis calls on world leaders to welcome migrants
Speaking at a Vatican international forum on migrants, Pope Francis condemns “populist rhetoric” and calls for a “change of attitude” in welcoming migrants.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Protecting the world’s migrants and refugees is a moral imperative
The pope’s emphasis on protecting undocumented workers is particularly significant for Europe and the United States, where the treatment of refugees and migrants has been a consistent challenge.
Posted inFaith, Video
What does the Bible say about welcoming refugees and migrants?
What does the Bible say about helping refugees, migrants and foreigners? James Martin, S.J., explains that it’s pretty clear.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Searching for connections in the Vietnamese diaspora
The challenge of invisibility is paramount in ‘The Refugees.’