migrants

Immigration supporters say that while they welcomed President Joe Biden’s 2020 election, when it comes to immigration policy, his administration, a year into its first term, has left much to be desired.

The duty to advocate — in a sense, to protect and accompany migrants, finds its foundation in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ” in Matthew 25: 35-40 — about inviting in the stranger, or welcoming the “migrant,” as Cardinal Ramazzini paraphrased it.

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.”

Individuals have a duty to care for themselves and their health, which includes “respect for the health of those around us.”

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.

The work, “Angels Unawares,” stands in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, and the code was added to provide visitors and tourists with information about the sculpture and about Catholic teaching on migration.

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.

In this Advent and Christmas season, as we reflect on the Holy Family and their hasty departure to Egypt fleeing Herod, we can look closer and see those who are fleeing from other perils.