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Arizona Mass for migrants shows Catholic unity crosses borders
Catholic unity transversed the border on Sunday when Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the new apostolic nuncio to the U.S., celebrated Mass... Read more
For Cardinal Vegliò, closing the door to migrants isn't Christian
On Thursday the Vatican’s longtime point-man on the topic of migration said that the issue is an urgent one that... Read more
We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say
Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more
Pence slammed for proposed Christian, Jewish refugee ban
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence was met with heated criticism after suggesting that a Trump administration may ban Christian... Read more
Even a former Obama staffer thinks the Democratic platform is extreme
The Democratic Party platform has drawn the ire of critics – including a member of Barack Obama’s former campaign –... Read more
What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform
The detailed platform adopted by the Republican Party this week received mixed reactions among Catholics for its positions. Read more
ACLU targets grants for pro-life groups that aid migrants
Catholics and other groups that receive grants to care for immigrants are in the sights of the American Civil Liberties... Read more
Divided Supreme Court deals a setback to immigration advocates
A divided Supreme Court allowed a hold on the Obama administration’s immigration policy to continue, disappointing Catholic advocates of immigration... Read more
Deportation could be a death sentence, bishops warn as raids increase
Renewed immigration raids against women and children fail to recognize the severity of situations faced by migrants, who leave Central... Read more
Why do so few Hispanics attend Catholic schools in the US?
Hispanic Catholics are grossly underserved by Catholic schools in the United States, according to a new study, and this lack... Read more
California Catholics are helping legal residents become citizens
Obtaining U.S. citizenship could be life-changing for legal residents in Southern California, and Catholics want to help. Read more
Archbishop Gomez: The Pope's focus is human suffering, not Donald Trump
The controversy surrounding Pope Francis’ off-the-cuff statements on his return flight from Mexico – and Donald Trump’s response – should... Read more
As Supreme Court takes up immigration case, LA archbishop weighs in
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on an immigration enforcement case will affect many immigrants in the U.S., and the Los... Read more
US bishops: Deporting children and families won't solve migration crisis
The recent deportation raids targeting Central American immigrants will not discourage immigrants who are fleeing their countries as a last... Read more
Remember that refugees are fleeing for their lives, bishop urges
As the number of displaced persons is at its highest worldwide, Catholics must remember that “extremely vulnerable” refugees often flee... Read more
Canada can do better, bishops say in wake of refugee crisis
Allow yourself to be troubled by the plight of migrants and refugees around the world – this was the message... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants
Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more
For UK archbishop, the plight of migrant families strikes a chord
As Europe continues to face mass migration from crisis zones, the synod discussions cannot ignore the weighty impact this crisis... Read more
Never lose sight of your dreams, Pope tells Harlem schoolkids
When Martin Luther King, Jr. uttered his famous line “I have a dream”, he was thinking of you. Those were... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem
Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more
