Refugees

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...

Three common ingredients of the JRS commitment for reconciliation throughout the world, for instance in Cambodia, Uganda, Syria, Ethiopia, India. Not only seeking justice, but also healing the wounds of injustice...

In South Sudan, drastic cuts to humanitarian aid have reduced or even eliminated life-saving mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, further straining an already fragile system heavily reliant on humanitarian actors. In response to this crisis, JRS has continued...

On this Jubilee Year dedicated to Pilgrims of Hope, JRS invites you to welcome refugees and migrants and the gifts they bring us. On the weekend of 4–5 October 2025, the Church will celebrate the Jubilee of Migrants in Rome in the presence of Pope Leo XIV. Two days of encounters...

Tabitha, 35, is fondly known as Mama Chinedu by the other people living in Salama Camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), Adamawa State, Nigeria. She’s from the Nigerian town of Madagali but was forced to flee her home due to the Boko Haram insurgency...

JRS Belgium takes care of migrants in detention centres before their forced return to the country of origin; the importance of “being-with” and of listening to foster hope and resilience.

The story of Maryam as a successful example of the community empowerment project, run by JRS Indonesia. A story of hope and resilience: “I don’t feel like a foreigner; I’m so much more motivated than before”.

JRS South Asia offers a wide range of services to both refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs), with a particular focus on facilitating reconciliation and providing mental health support.