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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.
MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 103rd SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
[…] Another grave and related issue confronting our world is that of mass migration: the sheer numbers of men and…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE 66TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ITALIAN EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
[…] Lastly, the lifeboat that you have to lower is a welcoming embrace to migrants: they flee intolerance, persecution, lack…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF MEXICO ON THEIR AD LIMINA VISIT
Thank you for your visit. I thank the President of the Conference, Cardinal Robles. The address which I have signed,…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF LETTERS OF CREDENCE OF THE AMBASSADORS OF SWITZERLAND, LIBERIA, ETHIOPIA, SUDAN, JAMAICA, SOUTH AFRICA AND INDIA TO THE HOLY SEE
[…] Looking at the challenges that in this time of ours need to be urgently faced in order to build…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF BURUNDI ON THEIR AD LIMINA VISIT
[…] Thus consecrated in turn bear witness to their faith in Jesus with their whole lives. “They are a necessary…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THEIR "AD LIMINA" VISIT
[…] I have also noted the concern which you expressed about the breakdown of Christian morals, including a growing temptation…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PONTIFICAL COMMITTEE FOR HISTORICAL SCIENCES
[…] Among the initiatives you have planned, I think particularly of the international conference to mark the centenary of the…
ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
[…] I greet each of you participating in this Conference, the second such gathering held here in the Vatican to…
POPE FRANCIS: GENERAL AUDIENCE
[…] Let us not forget that guarding faithfully over the Child’s life also entailed the Flight to Egypt, the harsh…
POPE FRANCIS: ANGELUS
After the Angelus: Brothers and sisters, I greet all of you, dear faithful in Rome and pilgrims! A word goes…
POPE FRANCIS: GENERAL AUDIENCE
[…] Living our Baptism to the full — the second invitation — also means not accustoming ourselves to the situations…
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONFEDERATION OF ITALIAN COOPERATIVES
[…] For this reason I tell you that you are doing well — and I also tell you to always…
MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS: FOR THE LENTEN BROTHERHOOD CAMPAIGN IN BRAZIL
Dear Brazilians, Bearing in mind the greatness of your hearts and the warmth of your welcome you gave me when…
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF GREECE ON THEIR "AD LIMINA" VISIT
[…] This diakonia of fraternity on the one hand postulates the preservation and reinforcement of the cultural traditions and the…
POPE FRANCIS: ANGELUS
After the Angelus: Dear brothers and sisters, today we are celebrating the World Day for Migrants and Refugees with the…