WASHINGTON (CNS) — Donald Trump campaigned by saying he would aggressively go after the country’s 11 million unauthorized immigrants, promising deportation forces and a border wall […]
Some Catholics attack immigration policies, others urge new approach
Border bishops call for dignity regardless of ‘migration condition’
After two days of a gathering of bishops whose dioceses are along the U.S.-Mexico border and the apostolic nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, a joint statement was released speaking to the plight of immigrants and their pastoral needs.
Super Bowl ads offer healthy reminder of our immigration history
The Super Bowl commercials offered moving depictions of refugees and immigrants from today and yesteryear.
On eve of Trump inauguration, Catholic communities will pray for immigrants
Acknowledging the fear some immigrants have expressed as Donald Trump becomes president, Jesuit parishes, schools and other communities plan to pray for those who fear him and his proposals on the eve of his Jan. 20 inauguration as the country’s 45th president.
Bishop disappointed with change in U.S. policy to Cuban refugees
The chairman of the Committee on Migration at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he was disappointed with President Barack Obama’s new policy ending a long-standing agreement that allowed Cubans who arrive in the U.S. without visas to remain in the country and gain legal residency.
USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is establishing a working group charged with developing spiritual, pastoral and policy advocacy support for immigrants and refugees.
‘We stand with you and we love you,’ Portland archbishop tells immigrants
Responding to rhetoric from the recent presidential election, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland told a crowd of Hispanic Catholics Dec. 10 that he loves them and God loves them.
Nuncio at border Mass prays for an end to barriers that separate people
The apostolic nuncio to the United States celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border Oct. 23 offering prayers to break down the barriers that separate people.