Refugee crisis Archives

Jesuit presents book on how religion, ethics can shape refugee response

May 20, 2020

s the global number of refugees is at an all-time high of more than 70 million, the world has become a less welcoming place for many of them, said Jesuit Father David Hollenbach during a May 19 launch of his book “Humanity in Crisis: How Ethics and Religion Shape Policy Responses to Refugees” via Zoom video.

By Rhina Guidos

Might Francis turn to the “Untier of Knots” on ecumenism and the refugee crisis?

Aug 29, 2019

Perhaps Pope Francis could publicly entrust both ecumenism and integration of migrants and refugees to Mary, Untier of Knots, and encourage prayer to Mary under that title on both fronts.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Italy’s anti-immigrant populist leader denies conflict with Pope

Aug 12, 2019

Despite his hardline anti-immigrant policies, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has denied there’s any conflict between himself and Pope Francis and said meeting the pontiff would be a “great honor.”

By John L. Allen Jr.

Burundi refugee crisis ‘forgotten’ by international community, aid agency says

Jun 12, 2019

An ongoing political crisis in Burundi is being ignored by an international community distracted by other problems around the world, according to a Catholic aid worker.

By Crux Staff

As Europe’s do-gooders and hard-liners clash, jury’s out on ordinary folk

May 15, 2019

While some Italians speculate about a Catholic-progressive alliance to challenge right-wing populism, it would have to do justice to the concerns of ordinary folk.

By John L. Allen Jr.

In Syria, Caritas works to promote understanding among neighbors

Mar 19, 2019

As Syria’s civil war enters its ninth year, citizens in and outside the country find themselves in limbo. Catholic and other aid agencies are urging a swift resolution to the crisis.

By Dale Gavlak