On Feb. 18, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would hear arguments on whether the Biden administration can put an end to the Migrant Protection Protocols, or MPP, a policy that demands asylum-seekers to the U.S. to stay in Mexico until their cases can be heard in U.S. immigration courts.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
CCC official: Frozen bodies show why Canada must end agreement with U.S.
The discover of four dead bodies near the border illustrates why refugee advocates are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to strike down the Safe Third Country Agreement between Ottawa and Washington, says the general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches.
Pope sends aid to victims in Philippines, migrants on Belarus border
In a statement released Jan. 18, the Vatican said that in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Rai, the pope sent “an initial contribution of 100,000 euros ($113,868) for the relief of the population, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.”
Biden administration unveils changes in ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Even as the administration seeks in its own way to make improvements to the Migrant Protection Protocols, or “Remain in Mexico” policy, government officials have asked the Supreme Court to step in and end it.
Jesus’ humble birth a reminder of God’s love for humanity, pope says
During his weekly general audience Dec. 22, the pope said that only through humility can one truly understand God and oneself because it “opens us up to the experience of truth, of authentic joy, of knowing what matters.”
El Paso bishop says pre-Christmas border visit draws him closer to faith
Bishop Seitz chatted with men and women, dropped off gifts for their children, blessed those who asked for a blessing and talked to shelter workers on the front lines.
Pope welcomes first group of asylum-seekers from Cyprus
The migrants are being assisted by the Vatican and the Community of Sant’Egidio under a special humanitarian visa program.
Catholic sisters make Advent plea to Biden: End ‘immoral’ immigration rule
Along with a large group of supporters and associates, about 80 women religious from 24 congregations around the country marched and circled an area in front of the White House singing and carrying signs that read: “Catholic Sisters say: End the Immoral Use of Title 42.”