World Day of Migrants and Refugees - January 14, 2007

The Holy Father has issued a statement in honor of the 93rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees to be celebrated worldwide on January 14, 2007. The theme for this year will be "The Migrant Family."

For a copy of the Holy Father's message, click here. The message specifically considers the various categories of migrants, with their families, meaning those who migrate for economic reasons, giving special attention to traffiking in human beings, asylum seekers and refugees, as well as foreign students.