World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018

On January 15, the Church observes the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a commemoration instituted by St. Pius X. Pope Francis’s message for the day, written on August 15, is entitled “Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees.”

Vatican News - Pope at Mass for Migrants and Refugees: 'Overcome fear and welcome the other' - Pope Francis celebrates the World Day of Migrants and Refugees with a Mass in St Peter’s Basilica and reminds us that in order to encounter others we must first overcome our fears.

Vatican News - Pope’s homily at Mass on World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Full text

Official English-language translation of Pope Francis’ homily at Holy Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.