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Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone.

New San Francisco archbishop vows to support marriage, immigrants

Jul 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Shortly after his appointment to lead the Archdiocese of San Francisco was announced, Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone committed to defend... Read more

Immigrants are detained by sheriff's deputies outside of a DVD manufacturing company in Santa Clarita, Calif. in Feb. 2009.

Poll finds Americans respect immigrants, want 'non-partisan' solution

Jun 26, 2012

Most Americans have a respectful view of immigrants, and would support long-term measures to make legal residence possible, a Knights... Read more

United States Supreme Court.

Archbishop Gomez gives mixed response to immigration ruling

Jun 25, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The Supreme Court's decision on an Arizona immigration law drew both praise and concern from the bishops' leader on migration... Read more

President Barack Obama delivers a statement in the Rose Garden. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

US bishops appreciate reprieve for some immigrants

Jun 15, 2012

The U.S. bishops' conference offered its praise for a June 15 presidential order halting the deportation of younger immigrants who... Read more

The Eastern Catholic bishops on May 17, during their ad limina visit to Rome.

Pope says immigrants could revitalize US Church

May 18, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholic immigrants to the United States could play a crucial role in the renewal of... Read more

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Cardinal launches foundation to assist immigrants, refugees

Mar 6, 2006

One of Canada’s cardinals has launched a foundation to assist immigrants and refugees. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, archbishop of Quebec, began... Read more

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Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne attends a German Synodal Way assembly on March 9, 2023.

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Families, donors, and others gather with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier for the dedication of the “Precious Ones Baby Mausoleum” at the San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. Augustine, Florida, on April 23, 2024.

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