migrants

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International Migrants Day (December 18)

Dec 18, 2020

The lure of a well-paid job in a wealthy country is a powerful driver of international migration. The attraction has intensified as the difference in incomes among countries continue to grow.
Asian News

Bangladesh Catholic Church holds webinar on migrants, refugees

Sep 28, 2020

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh held a webinar on the occasion of the 106th World Day for Migrants and Refugees on September 26.
Features

During India’s lockdown, nun becomes a beacon of hope for stranded migrants

Jul 07, 2020

Sister Jena’s earlier work for others has included assisting disadvantaged women and school dropouts especially after the Kandhamal anti-Christian violence in 2008.
Pope Video

February 2020: Hear the cries of migrants

Jun 23, 2020

We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered.
History

How Cherry sends money back home

Jun 16, 2020

The International Day of Family Remittances is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated every year on June 16.
World News

UN says protecting refugees and migrants benefits all

Jun 06, 2020

As Covid-19 continues to devastate lives and livelihoods around the globe, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on all view the crisis as an opportunity to reimagine human mobility for the benefit of everyone.

Latest

Vatican backs calls to ease patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines

Feb 26, 2021
Religious places can reopen in Vietnamese city

Feb 26, 2021
Papuan Catholic leaders call for peace amid tensions

Feb 26, 2021