Tag: Pope Francis
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Emigrant Jubilee in Trincomalee: Fr. Douglas James Interview
About the Emigrant Jubilee in Trincomalee The Emigrant Jubilee, a special observance dedicated to migrants and the diaspora, is set to be celebrated in Trincomalee on October 4–5. In this edition of Nerkanal, we bring insights from Fr. Douglas James, administrator of the Divine Mercy Retreat in the Trincomalee Diocese. The event highlights how migrants,…
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Interview Spotlight: Migrants Jubilee in Trincomalee
Celebrating a Migrants Jubilee in Trincomalee As October arrives, the town of Trincomalee prepares for a Migrants Jubilee that highlights the journeys, struggles, and contributions of migrant communities. The event, scheduled for October 4 and 5, draws attention to Pope Francis’s call to see migrants not as mere travelers but as members of a shared…
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Immigrant Jubilee in Tirukonamalai: Fr. Douglas James Speaks
Opening: The Immigrant Jubilee and a Conversation with Fr. Douglas James The immigrant jubilee observed on October 4 and 5 in Tirukonamalai is reshaping how communities reflect on migration, belonging, and service. Anchored by the teachings of Pope Francis—who reminds us that migrants are not merely travelers but individuals whose stories offer life lessons in…