Restrictions issued by the Trump administration during the coronavirus could have wide-ranging repercussions, particularly for immigrant families, and eliminate legal pathways into the U.S.
Washington nonprofit warns against pandemic restrictions on immigration
Report highlights role of immigrants as essential workers in COVID fight
A new report highlights the role of 19.8 million immigrant laborers who work in “essential critical infrastructure” in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic leaders urge Congress to address shortcomings in CARES Act
Officials at some of the country’s largest Catholic organizations have welcomed the assistance provided under the massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
Coronavirus may produce misery beyond disease to migrants, home countries
Worries have arisen about the effects COVID-19 will cause on the already fragile economic systems of the migrants’ home countries and the environments for those migrants on the move and in new lands.
Cathedral students learn about diversity from ‘Green Card Voices’ exhibit
In partnership with Unitecloud, the St. Cloud school is hosting the “Green Card Voices” exhibit through the end of the month. As they go about their day, students see banners featuring the stories of first-generation immigrants and refugees who live and work in central Minnesota.
Breaking the chains of poverty through Catholic education
Let us break the chains of poverty with the help of Catholic education.
Salvadoran bishop: Without justice, it’s hard to heal
The prelate from the Diocese of Chalatenango in northern El Salvador spoke about various social justice topics but also the Salvadoran church’s quest for justice.
Catholics lead rosary on way to DACA rally outside Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments regarding a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s bid to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.