11 November 2026
Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to the ICMC Council – which represents the national Episcopal Conferences and local Churches from around the world – gathering in Rome on 10-12 November.
“I urge you to persevere in your noble and important mission of strengthening the Church's services to welcome, protect, promote, and integrate migrants, refugees, and returnees. I likewise encourage you to advocate courageously for the recognition and respect of their God-given dignity in cooperation with other faith-based organisations and civil society in general. In particular, I pray that your efforts will help find new ways to care for displaced children."