06 March 2025
Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day (WRD). WRD is designated by the United Nations to honour refugees who have been forced to flee their homes and to promote solidarity with them for a “world where refugees are welcomed.”
Pope Francis encourages us to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those who knock on our doors. The Pope invites us to pray with him that “states will strive to ensure humane conditions for refugees and to facilitate integration processes.”
The ACMRO will soon publish various online liturgical resources for parishes and primary and secondary schools to mark this year's World Refugee Day on 20 June.
Useful links: UNHCR World Refugee Day | Refugee Week