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Vatican focus on child migrant protection

Overview

Pope Leo XIV has announced the theme for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, scheduled for September 27, 2026. The theme, ‘Even just one of these children,’ focuses on the extreme vulnerability of minors fleeing war, poverty, violence, and environmental disasters.

The Pope’s message emphasizes recognizing the individual dignity of children rather than focusing on statistics. He highlighted specific risks faced by young migrants, such as human trafficking, exploitation, forced marriage, and recruitment into armed conflicts. He also expressed gratitude to the families, educators, and volunteers supporting displaced youth.

To mark the occasion, Migrantes Press is releasing a special double issue, including an editorial by Archbishop Corrado Lorefice. The official Mass for the day will be held in Siena, Italy, presided over by Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice.

Entities

Pope Leo XIV · Corrado Lorefice · Vatican · Augusto Paolo Lojudice · Migrantes Foundation

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pope Leo XIV announces theme for 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

    Pope Leo XIV has set the theme ‘Even just one of these children’ for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, highlighting the vulnerability of minors in global migration.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pope Leo XIV calls for protection of child migrants

    Pope Leo XIV has called for increased protection of child migrants in a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, highlighting risks of trafficking, violence, and exploitation.

Sources

chiesadicagliari.it · delegazione-mci.de · migrantesonline.it