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Pilgrims and visitors have made their way to Canterbury Cathedral since the Middle Ages. It remains one of the most visited places in the country, and, just as importantly, a working, living church and community.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of New York and the seat of its Archbishop. Built by contributions large and small, it remains emblematic of the ascendance of religious freedom in the New World. As such, this international landmark is a beacon of hope for those who share the Catholic faith and a source of inspiration to the more than five million visitors of every religious denomination welcomed here each year.

The Cathedral has been a wellspring of hope and solace in times of peace and plenty and war and sorrow. In a city and nation of immigrants, it has greeted countless waves of peoples seeking freedom. St. Patrick’s Cathedral anchors us all to such basic human virtues as charity, love, decency, strength and justice. While the surrounding urban environment has seen constant change, St. Patrick’s Cathedral has stood strong, overlooking Fifth Avenue, since its dedication in 1879.

No single generation builds a cathedral. The vibrancy of its windows, the beauty of its music and the purpose of its charitable outreach call us to respond to our shared humanity – one in the image and likeness of God, saved by his Son, Jesus Christ, in the family of the Church. The heart of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the faith, work and generosity of good people bringing God’s presence into the world, inspiring a conversation among the generations.

St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.

 

The Migrants & Refugees Section, directed personally by Pope Francis, is a small Vatican office to help the Church and others to accompany those forced to flee and make sure they are not shut out or left behind.

La Sezione Migranti e Rifugiati, personalmente diretta da Papa Francesco, è un piccolo ufficio Vaticano che sostiene la Chiesa e altri ad accompagnare coloro che sono costretti a fuggire e assicurarsi che non vengano esclusi o lasciati indietro.

La Cappella Musicale della Basilica Papale di San Francesco in Assisi le cui origini risalgono al 1230 d.c., offre a coloro che visitano il Santuario una pregiata esecuzione di musica sacra.

La Cappella Musicale della Basilica Papale di San Francesco in Assisi, whose origins date back to 1230 AD, offers those who visit the Sanctuary a precious performance of sacred music.

 

Caritas International is is confederation of over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world.

Inspired by Catholic faith, Caritas is the helping hand of the Church – reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a world based on justice and fraternal love.

Centro Astalli is the Jesuit Refugee Service in Italy. For 40 years it has worked with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of asylum seekers and refugees.

Il Centro Astalli, è la sede italiana del Servizi odei Gesuiti per i rifugiati. Da 40 anni lavora al fianco di richiedenti asilo e rifugiati con la missione di accompagnarli, servirli e difenderne i diritti.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Williams of Oystermouth, Rowan Williams was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury until 2012 and became Chancellor of the University of South Wales in 2013. He is acknowledged internationally as an outstanding scholar, teacher, poet, and theologian, and has written extensively across a wide range of related fields including philosophy, theology, spirituality and religious aesthetics.

St James’s is a lively, inclusive Anglican Church in central London, welcoming people for all faiths and none, especially those seeking refuge and asylum.

Ibrahim Mogra is an imam from Leicester and former Assistant Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain.