A Pilgrimage of Hope: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Mobility as a Path of Hope and Encounter
“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 [...]
The Communal Power of Research: Knowledge, Freedom, and Service to Humanity
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 [...]
Empowering Migrants Through AI: The Story of Sportellino
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 [...]
Seafarers and fishermen: prophets of peace and guardians of Creation
The second Sunday in July marks Sea Sunday. The Church on this day prays and remembers the fishermen and more than one million seafarers who work tirelessly on the huge vessels that transport goods around the world every day. Since its inception, the Catholic Church, through its structures such as dioceses, parishes, patronages, lay organizations and religious congregations, has provided material and spiritual assistance to people of the [...]