Though family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border has been a much-debated topic in recent years, children in Central America have long faced extended periods away from their migrant parents.
Beyond the border, reunification of Latin American families takes years
African bishops lament inability to stop young people from leaving
Meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 25-Aug. 1, the bishops examined the causes of migration, the risks involved — particularly when it comes to irregular migration — and what the church needs to be doing to help.
Venice Film Festival will feature documentary on Pope Francis’ travels
Titled, “In Viaggio” (“Traveling”), the film is directed by Gianfranco Rosi, an Italian-American documentary filmmaker who won the Venice Film Festival’s best film award, the Golden Lion, with his 2013 film, “Sacro GRA.”
Papal spotlight: Migration is major theme of trip to Cyprus and Greece
Pope Francis will draw the world’s attention to migration once again as he visits Cyprus and Greece in early December.
Harris’ Central America agenda features longtime concerns for the church
During her first foreign trip to Latin America as U.S. vice president June 7 and 8, Kamala Harris took on a topic that has long been on the mind of the Catholic Church in the Americas.
A trade of false promises and economic illusions feed some migrants’ dreams
The dream of heading to the U.S. for asylum seekers can be paved with a lot of dangers, sometimes fantasy and often broken promises.
Chasing a dream because of a rumor, some Central Americans head to border
A woman from El Salvador said she was surprised when she heard that President Biden was allowing anyone who entered the U.S. within the first 100 days of his presidency to stay. She was equally surprised to learn it wasn’t true.
An open letter regarding refugee resettlement
Catholic and Lutheran bishops: We are saddened that our nation may be creating even more hardships for vulnerable refugee families.