On the final day of a historic meeting of bishops and international Catholic organizations, participants discussed the challenges the Church faces even while trying to get Catholics to understand Church teaching on migrants.
At migration summit, bishops commit to work toward ‘church without borders’
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.
Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America, claimed at least 50 lives and caused widespread flooding and property damage.
Church responds as Hurricane Eta pounds Central America
Hurricane Eta, which hit Nicaragua Nov. 3, threatened to provoke devastating flooding and destruction as it moved through Central America.
Unable to catch a break, Central America battles a pandemic and a storm
As if battling a pandemic weren’t enough, three of the poorest countries in Central America now are having to simultaneously face the aftermath of strong tropical storms.
Minnesota high school prepares for beatification of one of its own
Brother Miller, who taught at then-Cretin High School in St. Paul from 1966-1971 and again from 1979-1980, was officially recognized by Pope Francis as a martyr last year, clearing the way for beatification.
Life in Central America so bad that migrants willing to risk trek to U.S.
Gangs in the Central American country collect “war taxes” — a euphemism for extortion — from ordinary people and force young men like him to collect it, often at gunpoint and with threats of violence for nonpayment.