07 March 2025
“Migrants, missionaries of hope” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) 2025. The theme highlights the courage and tenacity of migrants and refugees in light of the current Jubilee Year. They bear witness to hope for the future despite difficulties. It is the hope of happiness beyond borders that leads them to entrust themselves totally to God.
Migrants and refugees become “missionaries of hope” in their host communities, often helping to revitalise the faith of local communities and promoting inter-religious dialogues based on common values. They also remind the Church of the ultimate purpose of the earthly pilgrimage leading to the future homeland.
This year, the 111th WDMR will be celebrated with the Jubilee of Migrants on 4 and 5 October 2025.
The ACMRO will soon publish an online resources webpage with various articles, videos, and liturgical materials for parishes and primary and secondary schools to mark the celebration of the WDMR 2025.
With acknowledgement and thanks to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, where this article originally appeared.