Video discussion: Into the Refugee Journey

Sep 23rd, 2020

Source: CCN

On Sunday, 27 September, the Catholic Church will celebrate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

For the theme of his message this year, Pope Francis chose 'Like Jesus Christ, Forced to Flee' - calling us to see the face of God in migrants and refugees. He also made a special appeal for the world's 45.7 million internally displaced people.

To mark the day, 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 who spent many years helping refugees at 'The Jungle' camp in Calais.

Bishop McAleenan is the Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.

The discussion covered the current challenges facing refugees in the UK, Europe and around the world in light of the Pope's message. The participants also explored practical steps that Catholics can take to support our refugee sisters and brothers.

Watch the discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM6AXpNesdo&feature=youtu.be

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