The Vatican is providing vaccinations against COVID-19 to the poor and refugees and is expected to serve 1,200 people.
Pope visits Vatican vaccination clinic for the poor
Biden’s orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
President Joe Biden’s executive orders aimed at rebuilding the U.S. immigration system, restoring due process and recognizing the dignity of newcomers illustrate his “commitment to prioritize assisting our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” said the head of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 17-24, 2021
In the spotlight this week: presidential inauguration, pro-life rally, COVID-19 memorial.
CHA letter to Biden reveals extensive list of health care priorities
The Catholic Health Association issued an extensive list of priorities it would like President-elect Joe Biden’s administration to pursue.
Federal appeals court blocks Trump order on refugee resettlement
A federal circuit court of appeals said Jan. 8, 2021, that a Trump administration executive order that would allow state and local government officials to reject refugees in their jurisdiction violated long-standing resettlement practices.
Central African Republic bishops warn of food shortages, insecurity
Catholic bishops in the country are warning of increased violence, food shortages and displaced people as two-thirds of the country was in rebel control in early January.
In final push to limit asylum, administration cites public health concerns
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Executive Office for Immigration Review have issued a final rule affecting would-be asylum seekers and others seeking refuge in the U.S. who may have come into contact with the coronavirus.
After shipwreck, bishops denounce treatment of Venezuelan refugees
After a boat carrying refugees was allegedly denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago and subsequently shipwrecked, Venezuelan bishops said the treatment of migrants fleeing the country constitutes a serious human rights violation.