As nativism and xenophobia grow stronger in the United States, Fr. James Martin explains what the Bible says about refugees, migrants, and foreigners and that the responsibilities we have as Christians are clear.
Teresa Donnellan at America reports: “All are welcome in this place,” a crowd of people sang in Lafayette Square outside of the White House this afternoon. More that 550 people gathered to attend a Mass organized by young Catholics and celebrated by Father Quinn Conners in Washington, D.C., to express their solidarity with refugees and immigrants.… Read More Millennial Catholics Mobilize against Trump’s Refugee Ban
That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts, which show solidarity:
via Vatican Radio: Pope Francis had lunch with a group of 21 Syrian refugees on Thursday at the Casa Santa Marta. During the luncheon, both adults and children had the possibility to speak with Pope Francis about the beginnings of their life in Italy. The children gave the Holy Father a collection of their drawings,… Read More Pope Francis Hosts Lunch with Syrian Refugees
British MP Jo Cox’s assassination has produced an outpouring of grief. It has also led many to praise her devotion to humanitarian causes and those suffering. US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power spoke at a celebration of her life earlier today: Nobody was a stranger to Jo Cox. Survivors of rape, child soldiers, owners… Read More Jo Cox Championed Refugees, Syrians
via the Washington Post: Pope Francis on Saturday took three refugee families back with him on his plane to Rome following an emotional and provocative visit to the Greek island of Lesbos that seemed designed to prick Europe’s conscience over its treatment of refugees. The pope boarded his Alitalia jet along with 12 Syrians from… Read More Pope Francis is Returning to Rome with 3 Refugee Families
via Vatican Insider: “On Saturday I am going to Lesbos, where numerous refugees have passed through over the months. I am going along with my brothers the Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew and the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos”, “to express sympathy and solidarity with refugees and the citizens of Lesbos and all the… Read More Pope Francis Will Travel to Lesbos, Express Solidarity with Refugees
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