Pope Leo praises migrants as ‘messengers of hope’ in annual refugee message The Pope's comments for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees mark his first real foray into the theme so championed by Pope Francis. News Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent • Jul 25, 2025
Pope envisions world and church that’s open, inclusive, all about ‘we’ A message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees in September emphasized universality and 'human fraternity' rather than salvation of souls. News Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • May 6, 2021Jul 30, 2021
Pope Francis releases document about ‘meanness’ to migrants to coincide with EU elections After nationalist victories in EU elections, Pope Francis released his World Day of Migrants address. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • May 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021