Immigration
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Catholic youth urge European leaders to address migrant crisis with charity, understanding
This year’s written contribution by the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) Youth Net centers on... Read more
Miami archbishop calls for administration, Congress to change course on immigration
Archbishop Thomas Wenski argued that the U.S. “faces labor shortages in many industries” and “removing immigrant workers will only exacerbate... Read more
Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more
Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’
Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more
Archbishop of Los Angeles criticizes mass deportations: ‘Judge each case on its merits’
L.A. Archbishop José Gómez, who is himself an immigrant from Mexico and a naturalized citizen of the United States, penned... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: ‘Enforcement alone’ isn’t solution to nation’s immigration challenges
As the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement actions, U.S. bishops are raising their voices in solidarity with unauthorized immigrants. Read more
Reacting to ICE raids, Church in Mexico reminds: ‘Not all undocumented migrants are criminals’
The Catholic bishops of neighboring Mexico are reacting to the wave of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE... Read more
Trump foreign entry ban affects several countries with large Catholic populations
President Trump’s latest order restricting foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering the U.S. will impact six countries with majority... Read more
Nashville petition calls for release of Catholic man arrested by immigration officers
Catholics in Nashville, Tennessee, are calling for the release of a man arrested by immigration officials last week amid efforts... Read more
Boston Archdiocese urges priests with visas to refrain from international travel
The Trump administration has pursued aggressive immigration policies since Trump took office in January, mostly involving the intended deportation of... Read more
Trump’s first 100 days: Catholics praise important wins, but immigration tension continues
Trump won the Catholic vote by double digits last November and since then has received praise from Catholics on several... Read more
FBI says judge, former Catholic Charities director sheltered illegal immigrant from arrest
A criminal complaint alleges that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan helped hide a Mexican national who was present illegally... Read more
Judge denies religious groups’ suit to halt immigrant arrests at churches, worship sites
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich said in an April 11 memorandum opinion that the religious plaintiffs had “not established a... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to back religious worker visa bill
The bill “is desperately needed to ensure communities across our nation can continue to enjoy the essential contributions of foreign-born... Read more
Morality of Trump immigration, refugee policies sparks pitched debate
An array of policymakers, theologians, and representatives for Catholic aid organizations have shared their takes on immigration with CNA. Read more
Catholic bishops end refugee partnership with government amid Trump funding cuts
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has made what it is calling the “difficult decision” to not renew cooperative... Read more
Catholic, evangelical leaders: ‘Suffering’ of mass deportation affects all Christians
Currently, 80% of all individuals at risk of deportation are Christians. Read more
CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers
Concern for the future of the visa program grew earlier this month, as extension of the program hinged on whether... Read more
Judge blocks Trump’s pause on refugee admissions
In a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead ordered the Trump administration to restore the program and funding to... Read more
