Brussels / Rome: Immigration is not an option; it is a real part of our society.
Immigration in the EU was the subject of an online debate held on July 1, 2026, organized by EZA (Brussels) and MCL (Rome).
Madrid: Pope Leo XIV receives civil society. PICM-IPCM attends the meeting.
Several directors and collaborators of PICM attended the events held in Madrid and Barcelona on the occasion of Pope Leo XIV's visit.

Canary Islands: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reflection on Immigration
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain between June 6 and 12, 2016. In several of his speeches and homilies, he addressed the issue of immigration. In the Canary Islands, he visited Tenerife and Gran Canaria. From there, he delivered profound messages to all nations regarding the tragedy of immigration.

IPCM-PICM Vice Treasurer Mario González Somoano Passes Away
Mr. Mario González Somoano, Vice Treasurer of the IPCM-PICM Board of Directors, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2026, in Asturias (northern Spain). The President and the entire Board of Directors of IPCM express their deepest condolences and request prayers for his soul.

Madrid: Municipalities Play a Key Role in Development Cooperation
The Federation of Municipalities of Madrid (FMM) organized a conference on the responsibility of municipalities regarding global issues and, consequently, their role in development cooperation. The IPCM-PICM actively participated in the event.

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- Florence: Rural depopulation and multiple migrations
- Barcelona: Seminar on the Situation of European and Moroccan Migrant Workers
- Lublin: Debate on the Labor Market Integration of Immigrants and Refugees
- Ciudad Real (Spain): Local development needs more connectivity and more training, especially for rural women.



