Madeleine Albright was eulogized April 27 at a funeral service at Washington’s National Cathedral by notable friends and family gathered to remember the happy but also turbulent times in the life of the former U.S. Secretary of State, the first woman to hold that position.
From refugee to world leader, Madeleine Albright remembered in Washington
Immigration advocates voice disappointment in Biden’s deterrence path
With the Biden administration reinstating expedited removals, immigrant advocates have started voicing disappointment with the direction the administration seems to be going.
Coalition launches campaign to prepare legal resource for migrants
Immigrant advocates, including Catholic organizations, launched a campaign July 13 to provide legal aid those who may need it, in case Congress, under the Biden administration, approves some type of reform.
Federal judge: Rules restricting DACA program were invalid
A federal judge ruled Nov. 14 that the suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, announced this past summer by the Department of Homeland Security, was invalid because the agency’s top official, Chad Wolf, did not legally hold his position when he issued the order.
COVID-19 takes toll on immigrant, refugee communities in Nashville Diocese
Middle Tennessee’s immigrant and refugee communities have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 virus.
Six African, Asian countries affected by new travel restrictions
Catholic leaders said a Trump administration plan to limit the issuance of immigrant visas for people from six African and Asian nations “undermines family reunification” and will make it more difficult to support migrants forced from their homeland.
Effie Caldarola – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed?
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian immigrant and first canonized U.S. citizen, had strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily.
Brianda Cediel lives and teaches servant leadership
Through Hands Across the World program, Brianda Cediel welcomes newcomers, immigrants and refugees.