Forgotten situations of displacement

World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on 20 June. This international day was designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe, shine a light on their plight, and work together to find long-term solutions to displacement.

When, in March 2013, a Jesuit appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, Clara Sayans could not have imagined how profoundly his pontificate would transform her faith and her life’s work. In this deeply personal reflection, she traces her journey from a university common room in Madrid...

As part of the “Invisible Disciples” project, this interview highlights the often unseen witness of women who live out the Gospel through their silent service. In this conversation, Cecilia Bock, who works with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), reflects on her vocation and commitment to accompanying...

Recent military operations in the Middle East have triggered widespread violence across the region. Missile and drone attacks in multiple countries are once again resulting in civilian casualties and forcing mass displacement of families, with leaving their homes in search of safety...

“As we approach Christmas, we are reminded of a story that began in vulnerability, when a young family sought shelter, found no place to rest, and welcomed new life in the simplest of surroundings. The birth of Jesus was, in many ways, the story of displacement: a child born far from home....

At a time when many of our refugee brothers and sisters experience indifference, isolation, and rejection, this Advent resource invites us to open our hearts and communities to them. Each week, as we light the candles of the Advent wreath, we will pray, reflect, and take small actions of solidarity...