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Pope Leo XIV Calls Migrants 'Messengers of Hope'

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees was celebrated October 4-5, 2025, in the Jubilee Year, highlighting welcoming migrants.
Pope Leo XIV described migrants as "messengers of hope" and urged compassion amid anti-refugee sentiment; he called for renewed missionary efforts and condemned indifference toward migrants.
The Jubilee Migrant Cross was launched in Australia to honor migrant contributions and inclusion.

History

Historical Context

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees, established by Pope Pius X in 1914, highlights ongoing challenges faced by displaced individuals. The International Organization for Migration was founded in response to over 1 million displaced during World War I. Celebrated in 2025, this day emphasizes compassion amid rising anti-refugee sentiment, echoing historical struggles for inclusion and support for migrants worldwide.

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Story summary

The 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees was celebrated October 4-5, 2025, in the Jubilee Year, highlighting welcoming migrants.
Pope Leo XIV described migrants as "messengers of hope" and urged compassion amid anti-refugee sentiment; he called for renewed missionary efforts and condemned indifference toward migrants.
The Jubilee Migrant Cross was launched in Australia to honor migrant contributions and inclusion.

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