Iglesia de Madrid holds vigil for migrants

The Church of Madrid and various social organizations held a vigil on September 26, 2026, near the Aluche Metro to support people held in immigrant detention centers (CIE). The event, part of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, used the theme "Sustaining Hope Before Enclosing Borders" to address the conditions of those in detention.

During the vigil, José Luis Segovia, the Vicar for Pastoral Ministry of the Archdiocese of Madrid, stated that people are forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, poverty, or climate change. He noted that the lack of welcome for vulnerable people causes indignation. The event also highlighted the situation in Ceuta and the impact on minors who are often separated from parents held in detention centers.

A text read during the gathering described detention centers as spaces where rights are systematically violated. The text also referenced Pope Leo XIV, noting that people arriving in the country bring wounded lives that have been stripped of almost everything but never their dignity.