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Here you’ll find Pope Francis’ teaching on the pastoral care of migrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking. The collection is updated regularly as original texts and subsequent translations become available.

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Here you’ll find Pope Francis’ teaching on the pastoral care of migrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking. The collection is updated regularly as original texts and subsequent translations become available.

There are two ways to use this resource,

  1. search keywords (using the search bar),
  2. or READ the complete Collection online.
  

READ the Pope’s Foreword to the Collection

  

READ the Introduction to the Collection

24 September 2023 | Message

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2023

Dear brothers and sisters! The migratory flows of our times are the expression of a complex and varied phenomenon that,…

13 May 2023 | Address of His Holiness

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CREDENCIAL LETTERS BY THE AMBASSADORS OF ICELAND, BANGLADESH, SYRIA, THE GAMBIA AND KAZAKHSTAN ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE

[…] If we take an honest look at the current situation of our world, even a cursory glance could leave…

30 April 2023 | Apostolic Journey, Regina Caeli

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS to HUNGARY (28 - 30 APRIL 2023) REGINA CAELI

I thank Cardinal Erdő for his kind words, and I greet Her Excellency the President, the Prime Minister and the…

9 April 2023 | Urbi et Orbi

URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS EASTER 2023

Dear brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! On this day we proclaim that he, the Lord of our life, is…

7 April 2023 | Catechesis

THE WAY OF THE CROSS 2023

Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross (Voices of peace from three migrants from Africa, South Asia…

11 March 2023 | Speeches

SPEECH OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING PROMOTED BY "STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF CATHOLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES" (SACRU) E DALLA FONDAZIONE 100TH YEAR FOR THE PONTIFICE

First, greater inclusivity. The volume discusses the problem of the discrimination often encountered by women, together with other vulnerable groups…

9 March 2023 | Address of His Holiness, Speeches

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING ORGANIZED BY THE FRATERNA DOMUS OF SACROFANO

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! I thank Sister Milena Pizziolo for her words, and I greet all…

26 February 2023 | Angelus

ANGELUS

After the Angelus Dear brothers and sisters! This morning I learned with pain of the shipwreck that took place on…

8 February 2023 | Message

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS FOR THE 9th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION AGAINST PEOPLE TRAFFICKING

Today we remember Santa Bakhita, the patroness of victims of human trafficking. I join you as you celebrate the Day,…

4 February 2023 | Speeches

MEETING WITH INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE

Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon! Thank you for your prayers, your testimonies and your singing! I have thought about…

31 January 2023 | Speeches

MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES, WITH CIVIL SOCIETY AND WITH THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS - DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Mr President of the Republic, Distinguished Members of the Government and the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished religious and civil Authorities, Distinguished…

17 January 2023 | Message

MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE GENERAL CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF MALTA

Please note that this document is an unofficial translation and is provided for reference only. Dear brothers and sisters! To…

9 January 2023 | Speeches

SPEECH OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS ACCREDITED TO THE HOLY SEE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Please note that this document is an unofficial translation and is provided for reference only. […] The current conflict in…

6 January 2023 | Apostolic Constitution

APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION IN THE COMMUNION OF CHURCHES ABOUT THE ORDER OF THE VICARIATE OF ROME

[…] 8. A significant number of people and families who live in the various districts of the city of Rome,…

1 January 2023 | Message

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS FOR THE LVI WORLD DAY OF PEACE

«As regards the times and the moments, brothers, you don’t need me to write to you; for you well know…

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