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Pope, Austrian Chancellor discuss migration, nuclear disarmament
On Monday, Pope Francis and Europe's youngest political leader met at the Vatican, where they discussed an array of issues... Read more
Pope on migration: Peace isn't possible unless we go beyond polemics
When it comes to migration, Pope Francis said the world, particularly Christians, must approach the issue with a “contemplative gaze”... Read more
Like Mother Cabrini, treat migrants with charity and justice, Pope says
Pope Francis praised St. Frances Cabrini in the preface to a book about her life for her foresight in addressing... Read more
Bishop: Trump's immigration principles will harm the vulnerable
After US President Donald Trump asked Congress to pass stricter immigration laws if they plan to grant legal status to... Read more
Migration, Reformation center of Pope's meeting with German president
On Monday Pope Francis met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Vatican for a conversation focused largely on migration and... Read more
Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says
In a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of... Read more
Take in more refugees, not fewer, bishops urge White House
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to further reduce the number of refugees the U.S. will accept in the coming... Read more
US bishops urge care of refugees as Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban
As the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed part of President Donald Trump’s travel ban to stand temporarily, the U.S. bishops'... Read more
Bishops disappointed as Trump administration ends migration program for minors
After the Trump administration ended a parole program for young migrants from Central America, the head of the U.S. bishops’... Read more
'Arbitrary expulsions' won't solve the migration crisis, Pope says
In his message for the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis outlined a four-step vision for responding... Read more
Migration and sustainable development – what's the link?
Why do people migrate in the first place? And what if there was a way we could address the international... Read more
Francis: Migrant crises require focus on reality, dialogue, commitment
Pope Francis sent a letter last week to the Latin American Parliament as they discuss migration in the region, encouraging... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Put your faith before your nationality
Vatican experts on human development and social issues challenged Catholics around the world this week to respond with openness and... Read more
Catholics' mission in immigration debate: avoid false divides
As immigration debate continues under the Trump administration, one bishop has stressed the need for Catholics to make sure their... Read more
Building the border wall is treasonous, Mexico City archdiocese declares
The Archdiocese of Mexico said in a Sunday editorial that Mexican businessmen who would participate in the construction of a... Read more
Mexico's bishops launch 'the migrant is a gift' campaign on social media
The Mexican Bishops have launched a #elmigranteesundon (the migrant is a gift) campaign on social media to show their dissatisfaction... Read more
Pope Francis: Protecting migrants is a 'moral imperative'
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that it is our duty to defend the dignity of migrants, particularly by enacting just... Read more
Integration key to quelling fear of migrants, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening... Read more
US bishop disappointed over new policy toward Cuban migrants
On Friday, the U.S. bishops’ migration chair criticized the Obama administration’s denial of decades-old special protections for Cuban migrants to... Read more
Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more
