Immigration
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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
San Diego Catholic Charities struggles with security risks after accusation of ‘smuggling’
Catholic Charities San Diego has been dealing with protests and harassing messages following a claim that it is hosting an... Read more
U.S. bishop applauds Biden’s move to allow undocumented spouses pathway to citizenship
To be eligible for this process, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 years or more and be... Read more
Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Rep. Monica de la Cruz accused the San Antonio Catholic relief group of an inappropriate use... Read more
El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric
During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more
Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges us’
“As Christians, every refugee and migrant who leaves his or her homeland challenges us,” Pope Francis wrote. Read more
U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
In a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis leads prayer for migrants during Synod on Synodality
The simple, 25-minute prayer service took place in a quiet St. Peter’s Square in front of Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz’s... Read more
Cardinal denounces enslavement, violence against African migrants en route to Europe
Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero said: “We are talking about robberies, violence, rape, and being sold as slaves.” Read more
German Christian home-schooling family reportedly given stay of deportation
The Romeike family faced potential deportation by the Biden administration after having spent over a decade in the United States. Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico warns migrant reception centers are overwhelmed
According to the Ministry of the Interior of Mexico, between January and August it had encountered 402,324 undocumented migrants in... Read more
Biden administration to build miles of new border wall in Texas
The Biden administration had to waive 26 federal laws to resume the construction of the new wall. Read more
Europe needs hope, Pope Francis says
“How can we welcome others if we ourselves do not first have a horizon open to the future?” the pope... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says Biden ‘doesn’t take my calls’ on migrant crisis in New York City
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in an interview that President Joe Biden is not responding to his calls or letters about... Read more
California federal judge blocks Biden’s ‘asylum ban’
Referred to by some as a “transit ban,” the policy, which took effect May 11, automatically denied asylum to migrants... Read more
Western Pennsylvania diocese invites Ukrainian refugees to visit — and permanently stay
The initiative, funded by Catholic Charities, is being led by Greensburg Diocese’s Bishop Larry Kulick in partnership with Archbishop Borys... Read more
U.S. bishops praise new immigrant family reunification program
The new program allows certain migrants with family in the U.S. to pursue a path to legal residency. Read more
