Immigration
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Catholics on immigration order: more reform needed
President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration was met with both praise and concern from Catholic groups, who emphasized that... Read more
What fuels migration? For Pope Francis, a strong 'aspiration to hope'
Pope Francis said on Friday that the desire to migrate from one’s homeland is inspired by the search for hope,... Read more
US cardinal to the undocumented: you can 'come out of the shadows'
The vice president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has said that charitable immigration reform must address the needs of both... Read more
Dialogue with immigrants overcomes tensions, Pope says
Pope Francis made an appeal for peace and dialogue with members of immigrant communities in his remarks after the weekly... Read more
Pro-life? Then keep immigrant families together, bishops implore
In the wake of the mid-term elections last week, the U.S. Bishops urged Congress and President Obama to work together... Read more
Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses
All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion... Read more
Immigration judges: Deporting children can be a death sentence
Many U.S. immigration cases are effectively life-or-death trials, and the Justice Department should not be fast-tracking deportation hearings for child... Read more
Indians in Holy Land eager to celebrate Nativity of Mary
Spiritual preparations for the Nativity of Mary blending culture and faith are underway in the Holy Land, where the Indian... Read more
Refugees fleeing violence deserve care, bishops emphasize
Catholic bishops are highlighting the need to care for refugees fleeing violent situations in their homelands as the ongoing influx... Read more
'American dream' ends in deportation for Honduran moms
Angelica Galvez set off this summer on a grueling, one-month journey to the U.S. – fleeing economic hardship in violence-ridden... Read more
US faithful asked to see humanity of child migrants
The child migrant crisis at the U.S-Mexico border shows the need for a Catholic response and for sound government policy... Read more
Migration fix must look at big picture, bishop encourages
The head of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee challenged U.S. President Obama and the leaders of Central America to respond... Read more
US must adapt foreign policy to solve migrant crisis, says bishop
The head of the U.S. bishops’ international justice and peace committee implored Secretary of State John Kerry to utilize U.S.... Read more
Church response to refugees is part of pro-life call, bishop says
Answering the needs of refugee migrants is one component of a truly pro-life view, said a U.S. bishop, announcing a... Read more
Surge of 'desperate' migrant children leaves needs unmet
As a wave of unaccompanied children adds to the already large numbers of immigrants entering the United States, humanitarian groups... Read more
Bishop cites teaching of Popes in push to protect migrant kids
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, invoked the social teaching of multiple popes in a plea for Congress to... Read more
Salesians back humane solutions for asylum seekers in Italy
Two Salesian groups in Italy launched an initiative Friday to coordinate their activities for immigrants, many of whom are refugees,... Read more
Australia bishop: 'Boat people are real people'
The bishops of Oceania upheld their solidarity with those traveling across the water to seek asylum in Australia, known locally... Read more
Bishops: surge in unaccompanied child migrants a 'crisis'
The migration of unaccompanied children into the U.S. is a “humanitarian crisis” that demands a “comprehensive response” from the government,... Read more
US bishop: Broken laws – not immigrants – must change
The desperation of many immigrants who have no choice but to break existing U.S. laws shows the need for comprehensive... Read more
