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San Bernardino diocese grants Mass dispensation to those fearing deportation

Source: Catholic News Agency

On 8 July, H.E. Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino issued a decree granting dispensation from Sunday and holy‑day Mass for faithful who genuinely fear U.S. immigration enforcement raids. Parishioners are encouraged instead to pray, read scripture or watch Mass remotely.
A Great Opportunity to Strengthen Our Work With and For the Eastern Catholic Churches

A Great Opportunity to Strengthen Our Work With and For the Eastern Catholic Churches

The Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches plenary, held in Rome from 23 to 26 June, brought together...

People Only Flee When They Have No Choice

Source: Crux

ICMC’s Chief Operating Officer Stéphane Jaquemet urges authorities to address the root causes of migration - conflict, poverty, climate change - rather than create fences and border controls. Only then can people remain in dignity their countries of origin.
Statement

All Called to Ensure Respect for the Dignity of Every Person

June 19, 2025

On World Refugee Day, ICMC reaffirms its commitment to walk alongside displaced persons. We urge the international community to establish policies and practices that protect refugees, and echo Pope Leo XIV’s words calling every one of us to strive to ensure respect for the dignity of every person.

Statement

Building Bridges for the Present and the Future of Work

June 10, 2025

At the 113th International Labour Conference, ICMC welcomes the International Labour Conference’s 2025 agenda while highlighting the importance of advancing decent work in the platform economy and supporting a just transition from the informal to the formal economy.

Event flyer for ‘World of Work, a Place of Hope’ convened in Rome on 2 May, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Workers dedicated to honoring the dignity of labor and the contributions of workers worldwide.

ICMC Leads Jubilee Discussions on the Future of Work

ICMC’s “The Future of Work – Labour After Laudato si’” (FOWLS) Project formed part of the coalition of civil society...

ICMC and CCBI Support Displaced Families in Manipur

Source: Matters India

ICMC partnered with its national member in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), to deliver food aid, livelihood support, and mental health training in Manipur, helping families displaced by ethnic violence begin to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
ICMC Continues to Support Church Action for Displaced Persons in Ukraine 1

ICMC Continues to Support Church Action for Displaced Persons in Ukraine

As the world marks three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, ICMC supports Church responses for displaced persons....
'Peace Be With All of You!'

‘Peace Be With All of You!’

On behalf of the ICMC family, Secretary General Davide Bernocchi gives thanks for the election of Pope Leo XIV 'We...

How Pope Francis’ Transform the Church’s Response to Migrants

Source: The Loop

Pope Francis reshaped the Church’s response to migration by founding the Migrants and Refugees Section, a dedicated Vatican office within the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and promoting local action, compassion, and advocacy through partnerships with Catholic organizations.
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ICMC Closure Leaves Refugee Women Vulnerable in Malaysia

Source: The Diplomat

U.S. funding cuts forced ICMC to cease its operations in Malaysia in March, eliminating crucial shelter and mental health support for refugee women experiencing gender-based violence. Local groups now struggle to assist vulnerable women who urgently need protection and resources.

Former ICMC secretary general remembers Pope Francis

Source: Vatican News

Msgr. Vitillo recalls Pope Francis’ commitment to human dignity and the most vulnerable. The former ICMC secretary general praises the Holy Father's actions for migrants, refugees, and marginalized groups, and highlights his role in promoting the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and other neglected illnesses.

U.S. Bishops Mourn Pope Francis

Source: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Archbishop Broglio, President of the USCCB, honored Pope Francis as a compassionate shepherd who championed the marginalized, upheld human dignity, and inspired global solidarity. He called for prayers and gratitude, remembering the Holy Father’s enduring commitment to mercy, dignity, and care for one another and our common home.
El Papa Francisco se reúne con refugiados afganos

Papa Francisco, 1936-2025: Un pontificado de paz

«Las historias de los migrantes son historias de encuentro entre personas y entre culturas: para las comunidades y las sociedades...

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