The 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2020 took place on 27 September - the last Sunday of the month. The Holy Father chose the theme 'Forced like Jesus Christ to flee'.
27 September 2020
In this archive section, you will find the Pope’s message for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a comment from our Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, Paul McAleenan, a prayer and more.
Message of his Holiness Pope Francis for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2020.
Bishop Paul McAleenan was joined in conversation by Archbishop Nizar of Hadiab-Erbil dioceses in Iraq, Sarah Teather, Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, Ben from 'Refugees Call for Change' and Brother Johannes Maertens.
Father Noel was a displaced person. And now he can understand IDPs more than others...
Eric is from Tariba (Venezuela), he had to flee to save his life...
Ignacio is from Nicaragua. He had to flee with his family to survive.
Sarah is from the Dogorî village, Shingal in Iraq. She had to flee to survive.
Tijan is from Sierra Leone. He was only six-years-old when he became a displaced person.
