Geneva, 20 June 2014 (UNHCR) - UNHCR recently embarked on a ‘journey of mutual discovery’ with faith-based organizations by exploring the role of faith in humanitarian responses. ICMC would like to draw attention to this 2012 report, in order to mark the role that religious organizations can play in protecting the most vulnerable. The fifth High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges was held on the theme of Faith and Protection. The Dialogue assembled over 400 representatives of faith-based organizations, faith leaders and other partners for a two-day discussion in Geneva on partnership with faith-based actors. Read more<
VATICAN CITY, 3 June 2014 (ICMC) - On 30 May during a meeting of Catholic charitable organizations, H.E. Pope Francis spoke of the need to help all victims of war, regardless of ethnic, religious or social distinctions.
His Eminence asks, that in the case of Syria, that we focus on humanitarian aid, silence weapons, and begin the process of negotiation.Read more<
Jordan, 27 May 2014 (UNHCR) - Pope Francis visited on Saturday with refugees in Jordan, where he expressed deep concern for the humanitarian emergency caused by the war in Syria. For Joseph Sabra, the encounter brought renewed hope after years of loss and uncertaintyRead more<
Rome, 23 May 2014 (ICMC) – From 26-28 May 2014, The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) will meet in Rome with Bishops Conferences, representatives from the Vatican Secretary of State, and the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant people to discuss and structure its four-year agenda for migration.
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9 May 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed the personal commitment of Pope Francis I to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development, and said he counted on the Catholic Church to continue working closely with the United Nations to promote a life of dignity for all.
Mr. Ban met with the Pontiff following two days of meetings in Rome with the UN’s most senior executives to discuss the world body’s global mission to promote peace, human rights and sustainable development.Read more<
Washington DC, 17 April 2014 (ICMC) - Since 2012 the number of unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S./Mexico border has risen from 24,120 to an estimated 60,000. The majority come from the Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, where they have been forced to flee gangs and high levels of generalized violence. The dangers follow them in their perilous journey through Mexico; by the time they reach the U.S., many have been subjected to beatings, rapes, starvation, kidnapping, and trafficking.Read more<
MIAMI, 29 March 2014 (Miami Herald) - Irene Granados celebrated her 16th birthday while walking through the desert two years ago trying to reach the United States — and safety.
Brothers Javier and Denis Girón, 13 and 17, floated on a raft across the Rio Grande last year — also in a bid to reach safety.
Granados and the Girón brothers were fleeing their native Central American countries where gang violence is spreading. The three are part of a surge in unaccompanied children and teenagers flowing across the Mexican border to the United States.Read more<
Victims of war, conflict deserve mourning, not indifference, pope says
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis urged people to overcome indifference and to mourn for the innumerable victims of war and conflict around the world.
He also condemned those who profit from the manufacturing of weapons and "live large," lounging in their "parlors" while children in refugee camps starve.
In a Mass homily Feb. 25, the pope focused on the day's first reading from the Book of St. James and the causes of divisions and conflict.Read more<
GENEVA, 25 FEBRUARY 2014 – Following the announcement of new arrangements in the economic and administrative affairs of the Vatican the Holy Father has appointed H.E. George Cardinal Pell of Sydney, Australia as the Prefect for the newly created Secretariat of the Economy.
The Cardinal leaves behind an Archdiocese that has largely extended its work in recent years; including, two vibrant seminaries, two Catholic seminaries, nearly 70,000 students and extensive programs for tertiary students, young people and families.Read more<
Pope Francis praises Sweden for welcoming refugees
Pope Francis praised Sweden for providing hospitality to refugees, as he met on February 12 with a pair of Argentinians who fled their country to escape the military dictatorship of the 1980sRead more<
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