Immigration
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U.S. bishops’ conference lays off 50 amid migrant funding ‘uncertainty’
Workers in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services Office were informed of the job cuts on... Read more
North Carolina bishops: Immigration policy and enforcement ‘complicated and emotional’
The Roman Catholic bishops of Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, have issued a joint statement about immigration policy and enforcement... Read more
What is the ‘ordo amoris’? JD Vance’s comments on Christian love spark debate
Though you won’t find “ordo amoris” in the catechism, Dominican Father Pius Pietrzyk told CNA that the concept is a... Read more
CNA explains: How the Catholic Church partners with the U.S. government to serve migrants
In recent years, the USCCB has received more than $100 million annually from the federal government to support migration and... Read more
UPDATE: Here’s how U.S. bishops have responded to Trump’s immigration orders
Catholic bishops across the country have publicly responded to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration. Read more
Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms
Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because... Read more
German bishops distance themselves from migration statement ahead of key Parliament vote
The controversy has highlighted divisions within German Catholicism regarding migration policy. Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Vance’s remarks on bishops and immigration ‘scurrilous,’ ‘very nasty’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan strongly criticized comments Vice President JD Vance made questioning the motives of U.S. bishops in their efforts... Read more
Church in Mexico responds to Trump’s new immigration policies
Among the measures announced are the reactivation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, mass deportations, and an order seeking to... Read more
El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to the moral law’
“We urge President Trump to pivot from these enforcement-only policies to just and merciful solutions,” wrote Bishop Mark Seitz, USCCB... Read more
Trump ends policy of treating churches as ‘sensitive locations’ for immigration raids
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” the acting head of... Read more
U.S. bishops criticize Trump’s executive orders on climate, death penalty, immigration
USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio on Wednesday said in a statement that he took issue with some of the orders,... Read more
Catholic Annunciation House defends against ‘alien harboring’ claim at Texas Supreme Court
Annunciation House asked the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 13 to block Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to shut down... Read more
Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way
The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations. Read more
Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more
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Wisconsin archbishop urges change to visa rule that could force foreign priests to leave U.S.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee alone hosts two dozen immigrant priests, and Catholics in Wisconsin are at risk of losing their... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration and immigrants?
The Catholic Church has long been an advocate and protector of immigrants. Read more
Pope Francis: Intentionally hurting migrants ‘is a grave sin’
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to... Read more
UK bishops pray for peace amid widespread violent protests over stabbing attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants. Read more
Texas attorney general appeals decision in case against Catholic nonprofit
The attorney general’s office is also going forward with investigations into other border nonprofits he suspects of illegal activity, including... Read more
