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Catholic Church advocacy for migrant children
Overview
The Catholic Church has issued calls for the enhanced protection of migrant children and adolescents in Italy and Mexico.
In Italy, Archbishop Gian Carlo Perego emphasized the role of schools and institutions as a primary defense for vulnerable minors. He highlighted the need for immediate legal guardians and professional staff to address risks such as human trafficking and exploitation. Statistics noted that approximately 17,000 unaccompanied foreign minors are in Italy, with 3,000 arriving in the first half of 2026.
Similarly, the Catholic Church in Mexico published an editorial titled ‘Before they are migrants, they are children’, urging that the dignity and rights of minors be prioritized regardless of migratory status. The Church noted that in 2025, Child Protection Officers attended to over 15,000 foreign children and adolescents, many of whom faced violence, hunger, and family separation. The Mexican Archdiocese stressed that individuals in transit must have access to public education and community safety.
Entities
Ferrara-Comacchio · Archdiocese of Mexico · Pope Leo XIV · Gian Carlo Perego · Catholic Church in Mexico
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesCatholic Church in Mexico urges priority for migrant children's rights
The Catholic Church in Mexico is urging authorities to prioritize the rights and dignity of migrant children, noting that over 15,000 minors were assisted by protection officers in 2025.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesArchbishop Perego calls for school-based protection of migrant minors
Archbishop Gian Carlo Perego urges schools and institutions to provide immediate guardianship and professional support for migrant minors to ensure their protection and right to education.
Sources
diario21.com.mx · estense.com · lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · plazajuarez.mx · vidanuevadigital.com · we-news.com