Saint John Paul II, Pope, pray for us!

Michael Petro, S.J., Project Director for JRS Lebanon, recently joined the AMDG Podcast while visiting the U.S. to share stories from his ministry in the Middle East. 🎧 Listen here: https://ow.ly/i87b50X7nEx

On #WorldTeachersDay, we honor the teachers in JRS classrooms who walk alongside displaced children and families every day. They teach not only math or reading — but also courage, hope, and the belief that the future is still bright.

Even in the face of hardship, migrants bring resilience and hope. On this Jubilee, we celebrate migrants’ journeys, honor their dignity, and recommit to a future of solidarity and welcome. #JubileeOfMigrants

Michael Petro, S.J., Project Director for JRS Lebanon, joined Catholic Faith Network during his visit with JRS/USA to share about JRS’s work with displaced families in Lebanon. 📺 Watch here: https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/watchcfnlive

Pilgrims walk in solidarity and hope for migrants in Washington procession We are grateful to all who walked in solidarity and hope alongside migrant and refugee communities. Read more in the Catholic Standard: https://ow.ly/vm6H50X4Y3J

“The goal is for people who are in these really difficult settings...to at least have some access to how they want to express and practice their faith,” said JRS/USA VP of Programs, Hilary Chester, in a recent article for the Religion News Service. 🔗 religionnews.com/2025/09/11/d...

JRS film on Ukrainian refugees wins "Best Video – Social Justice Issues" from Catholic Media Association! A powerful documentary that highlights the challenges faced by the displaced and the compassionate work of JRS. youtu.be/dXU3OKUS29w

This year’s #WorldHumanitarianDay resonates more than ever. US funding freeze and global budget reductions have impacted the entire humanitarian sector, affecting vulnerable communities worldwide. ➡️Learn why humanitarian aid matters: www.jrsusa.org/world-humani...

📚Access to quality education allows young women and girls to shape the lives they aspire to, enabling them to thrive and advocate for their rights. Meet Ruba Abas, who’s been at Kakuma camp since 2013 and studies at JRS’s Greenlight Secondary School. ➡️ ow.ly/Iagx50WFcrJ

Paul Frank, a faithful and generous supporter of #JRS/USA, recently shared why he feels called to philanthropy and to stand with forcibly displaced people, particularly through the lens of his Catholic faith and Ignatian spirituality. Read here: www.jrsusa.org/story/we-mus...

Thanks so much to @deaconspod.bsky.social for having JRS/USA VP of Program Operations on to discuss JRS's work in the wake of devastating cuts to US foreign aid.

Don Kerwin, JRS/USA’s VP of Advocacy, Research & Partnerships, writes in Bloomberg Opinion on how U.S. foreign aid cuts are costing lives & weakening global influence. “The impact… will be felt for generations,” he warns. Read more: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

From an early age, Nyaneng Simon Tut has faced constant disruption. She was born in Kakuma refugee camp after her family fled South Sudan. Today, she’s studying communications at university in Nairobi — making a living out of a passion. ow.ly/1F3K50Wg0iN

Rev. Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV is calling on faith leaders across the Diocese of San Diego to accompany asylum seekers to court this Friday, June 20, in honor of World Refugee Day. JRS/USA applauds this call to solidarity and action. Read more: ow.ly/nvQ150WbRgj

On "This Is The Day," JRS International Director Br. Michael Schöpf, S.J., discussed JRS' work around the world. 🔗 ow.ly/rOON50W9hhY

In an op-ed in the Daily Independent, JRS/USA President Kelly Ryan calls for immigration policies that are both effective and rooted in dignity—aligned with Catholic social teaching and the Jesuit mission. Read more: www.yourvalley.net/stories/jesu...

Today is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Children forced to flee, to grieve, to survive—deserve more than our sympathy; they deserve safety, justice, and a future. We cannot look away.

No food rations are reaching our communities in Maban, #SouthSudan. Aid cuts and conflict have driven food prices. Families are struggling. School and mental health programs are slowing or stopping. Please keep JRS South Sudan in your prayers and give if you can: www.jrsusa.org?form=FUNJAEB...

Despite months of assurances by Marco Rubio that the administration planned to maintain “lifesaving” aid, there has been a catastrophic halt to programs that — by any reasonable definition — prevent people from dying or being brutally harmed, writes @jrsusa.bsky.social's Kelly Ryan: wapo.st/3FuKJoI

For those forced to flee their homes, the journey is filled with uncertainty. This verse reminds us that God’s presence is not confined by borders. Wherever we go, God walks with them. #Faith #Refugees #Accompaniment #JRSUSA #ScriptureReflection

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, JRS is proud to release the 2025 Menstrual Health and Hygiene Report. Learn how JRS supports the participation of women and girls and challenges harmful norms by improving access to menstrual hygiene items and raising awareness: www.jrsusa.org/resource/the...

“We’re going to be doing humanitarian relief. All of it.” —Sen. Rubio But they’re not. JRS/USA President Kelly Ryan breaks down what’s actually happening with U.S. foreign aid in her @washingtonpost.com op-ed. Read it here: washingtonpost.com/opini…#humanitarianaidid

Secondary education is a lifeline for girls living in displacement. JRS is committed to offering gender-responsive education programmes to ensure that forcibly displaced girls and young women can stay in school. ow.ly/2MJP50VQVM4

JRS/USA is proud to join RCUSA and fellow partners in standing behind this important statement.

Tell Congress: Restore refugee programs now. 100,000+ displaced people lost vital support after JRS/USA programs were cut. USRAP remains suspended with no plan in sight. We can’t stay silent. Take Action today: www.jrsusa.org/take-action-... #RestoreUSRAP #JRSUSA #ProtectRefugees

“No somos animales, Padre.” A migrant in detention said this to a Jesuit lawyer. The response? “Of course not.” But our systems often treat migrants as if they are. Human dignity doesn’t stop at borders. We must do better. Read more Fr. Arturo Sosa, S.J., Jesuit Superior General, below ⬇️

As the conclave begins, we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide those gathered, that they may discern a shepherd who walks closely with all of God’s people, especially refugees and all those who forced to flee their homes. May the next pope be one who leads our Church with compassion and justice.

On the frontlines of the climate crisis in Indonesia, two women are leading the charge to protect their village from rising tides. Learn how JRS is walking with them as they work to preserve the place they love: www.jrsusa.org/story/agains...

Today we celebrate the Jubilee of People with Disabilities. Refugees like Nujeen Mustafa, who crossed 3,500 miles in her wheelchair, show us: disability is not a limitation. Every person deserves access and opportunity.

“Together we can and must continue to care for human life,” said Pope Francis. His legacy of compassion continues to guide our work at JRS/USA—especially as global needs rise and US support fades. We remain present where others can’t. Join us. 🔗 www.jrsusa.org?form=FUNYQCS...

Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, said at a press conference yesterday that Pope Francis' ministry of “going out” to find people, to listen to them, help them and learn from them, “to be in contact with the reality of people,” must continue. www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/0...

🌍 On Earth Day, we turn to Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home and for one another. At JRS/USA, we accompany communities on the frontlines of both #climatechange and displacement, working to meet needs while advocating for lasting solutions. #EarthDay #PopeFrancis

I shared memories of Pope Francis with WJLA ABC 7 News: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhJq...

We mourn the passing #PopeFrancis, whose life and leadership were marked by compassion for #refugees and #migrants. His legacy lives on through our work at JRS. 🔗 www.jrsusa.org/story/pope-f...

Despite US aid cuts, JRS remains steadfast in supporting refugees and their families. Together, we can ensure no one is left alone in their times of greatest hardship. Help us if you can. ow.ly/zhm950VyLVV

🌱 In Romania, refugee children are finding joy and a sense of belonging through cultural traditions. Before Easter, Ukrainian kids joined a JRS Romania volunteer to plant wheat seeds, a local custom that symbolizes life, rebirth, and hope. 💛✨

Cuts to US food aid are hitting hard—from Kansas City farms to refugee camps abroad. One farmer is laying off workers; JRS is seeing fewer meals for displaced families. Read full op-ed from JRS/USA President Kelly Ryan below.

Every child deserves safety, love, and the chance to just be a child. But for migrant children seeking safety, the journey can be anything but secure. This is why we need to protect them ⬇️ www.rescue.org/article/impo...

Two years after violence escalated in Sudan, millions of people are still displaced and the need for humanitarian support has only increased. Musa* and her twins are among them. They now live in a shelter at a transit center in Renk, South Sudan. Read more here: www.jrsusa.org/story/two-ye...

Rights should never end where borders begin. 🚸⚖️ 💯 @unhcr.org #HumanRight

📢 Faith met action. 🏛️ 97 offices. 👥 300+ voices. 🕊️ One call: protect refugees, increase humanitarian aid. Read more about our Advocacy Day last month: www.jrsusa.org/story/on-the...

The rule of law is more than a legal ideal. It is a vital safeguard for human dignity and essential to protecting the rights of forcibly displaced people. We must urge Congress and the Administration to uphold US refugee laws that reflect the rule of law. Take action here: ow.ly/5rSh50Vyl07

"We have been living without plans all this time, it’s hard to make any. I need to live now and want a place but I don’t know how to do it," Liuda, displaced in Ukraine. Our colleague Danielle met her and told her story. ow.ly/lnt950Vwnb5 @jrseurope.bsky.social

Today marks the start of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Fr. Marcel Uwineza lost his family—but found the strength to forgive one of their killers. That choice required unimaginable courage. His story is a testament to what it takes to heal. #Rwanda

Today is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. We are deeply concerned that several countries are considering withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty—a landmark agreement that has protected millions from the devastating impact of landmines.

Last week, JRS/USA took to Capitol Hill to advocate for critical funding for humanitarian aid and refugee programs. On the Feast of the Annunciation, over 300 advocates stood in solidarity, calling on policymakers to take action. Missed it? Read about it here: ow.ly/29sP50Vtux3

Phil and his mother, Claire, have been dedicated supporters of JRS since attending the 2016 LAMPEDUSA concert, a JRS-hosted event where musicians raised awareness and funds for #refugees. We are grateful to them for their ongoing commitment to walking with forcibly displaced people.

"For us, it is an expression of our Catholic identity and an exercise of the freedom of religion enshrined in the Constitution. No government administration should interfere with this right. We are called to welcome the stranger and assist the afflicted and needy."

Foreign aid helps families meet their basic needs and access opportunity — so migration becomes a choice, not a necessity. JRS/USA President Kelly Ryan makes the case in The Oklahoman 📰 www.jrsusa.org/news/the-okl...