Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children

Pope Leo is focusing on children for the World Day of Migrants. So should we.

The current U.S. mass deportation campaign has increasingly affected immigrant families and their children—many of whom are U.S. citizens. Children and youth are silent victims.

Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children

Following Pope Leo’s lead and building on the legacy of St. Frances Cabrini, who opened orphanages among the migrant population, U.S. bishops are drawing attention to the needs of migrant children. [...]

The Universal Church: Honoring migrants and refugees in the Body of Christ

Pope Leo XIV designated Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees while the U.S. bishops mark the week leading up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees for focused parish activities, prayer services, and community outreach.