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SIMI-UISG Webinar: Bridging Cultures: Understanding, Representing, and Communicating Across Cultures On June 3, 2026, the Scalabrini International Migration Institute (SIMI) and the UISG International Network for Migrants and Refugees continued their joint training program which supports women religious accompanying migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, victims of human trafficking, itinerant people, and their families. The topic of this webinar was "Bridging Cultures: Understanding, Representing, and Communicating Across Cultures." Veronica De Sanctis, the project, research and communications manager for SIMI, presented on this topic and explained how one can better understand cultural differences and become a better intercultural communicator. The webinar was held online and over 150 [...]

Beyond Borders and Fears: The Central Role of Migrants at the Heart of the 11th “Religion and Migration” Symposium The 11th edition of the “Religione e Migração” Symposium (Religion and Migration) has come to a successful close, an event that year after year reaffirms itself as an important forum for theoretical reflection and practical action. Organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), specifically by its Graduate Program in Religious Studies, by Missão Paz—a historic organization that has always been on the front lines working alongside migrants—and by the Scalabrini International Migration Institute - SIMI. The symposium brought together, in [...]

SIMI: Twenty-five years of research and training in the theology and pastoral care of human mobility To mark the 25th anniversary of the institute's founding, we are sharing the reflections of Fr. Graziano Battistella, one of the directors of SIMI. The idea for the Scalabrini International Migration Institute (SIMI) took shape in the late 1990s. For several decades, the Congregation had been developing a network of study centers that, in various geographical contexts, offered in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of migration through research, conferences, and debates. The centers were equipped with a documentation section that served as a reference [...]

Welcome to JD, our new intern My name is JD Sniegocki, I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Notre Dame in the United States, studying Global Affairs and Environmental Sciences. I am a fellow at Notre Dame's Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights, through which I have conducted research on reparations for racial discrimination and the narratives surrounding human rights violations in Chinese and U.S. state affiliated media. I also conduct research on the role of indigenous communities in protecting forests and mitigating climate change. I am very passionate about migration and working to create a more just immigration [...]

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“Migration, a Pilgrimage of Hope”: International Conference in Rome Explores Theology and Human Mobility Rome, October 21–23, 2025 — The international conference “Migration, a Pilgrimage of Hope” gathered theologians, scholars, pastoral workers, and representatives of migrant and refugee communities from around the world at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome. For three days, participants reflected together on migration as a journey of faith, hope, and encounter: an experience that continues to shape both the Church’s mission and humanity’s shared future. Organized by the Scalabrini International Migration Institute (SIMI), the University of Notre Dame, including the Keough School of Global Affairs [...]

On October 3, during the international conference Refugees & Migrations in Our Common Home, the Director of SIMI, Fr. Aldo Skoda, delivered a speech following the presentation of the work carried out by the research working group, offering his reflections on the resulting Action Plan. The conference successfully concluded opening new perspectives for the next three years. These days of dialogue, exchange, and shared commitment highlighted the importance of research as a driving force for understanding, collaboration, and social transformation. The power of research is not limited to the simple acquisition of new knowledge but represents a fundamental driver [...]

We met Viktor Seibert, a German social entrepreneur and founder of Sportellino, a nonprofit digital assistant based in Rome. He is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that aim to make everyday life more accessible. We’re excited to dive deeper into his work and vision, exploring how his projects contribute to making the world a more inclusive and interconnected place. Tell us about yourself and how the idea for the App "Sportellino" came about. The idea for Sportellino emerged during my Master’s in Migration and Development at Sapienza University in Rome. While writing my thesis on the intersection of AI and [...]