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Rise in immigration makes us missionaries at home, Pope Francis says
On Friday, Pope Francis said that the mass arrival of migrants and refugees may have its challenges, but also gives... Read more
US bishops urge care of refugees as Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban
As the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed part of President Donald Trump’s travel ban to stand temporarily, the U.S. bishops'... Read more
What the bishops say about politics matters – and here's why
Catholic moral theologians have responded to Steve Bannon's accusation that the U.S. bishops are economically motivated in their stance on... Read more
Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds
During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is... Read more
'Outrageous and insulting' – US bishops reject Bannon's immigration remarks
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday sharply rejected claims by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon that the bishops... Read more
Bishop Tobin: Ending DACA shatters lives. So does abortion.
Many Americans are justifiably outraged at the lives that will be shattered by the cancellation of DACA – but that... Read more
Arizona, New Mexico bishops ask Trump to keep DACA
The Catholic bishops of Arizona and New Mexico have joined the growing chorus of voices calling on President Donald Trump... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prods President Trump to change DACA position
President Donald Trump’s promise to treat undocumented minors with “great heart” needs to be reflected in policy that gives them... Read more
Texas bishop: Don't deport mother of young cancer patient
Deportation to Mexico of the mother of a cancer-stricken girl would be cruelty, the Bishop of El Paso has said. Read more
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall
As Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, bishops... Read more
Deaths in smuggler's truck 'completely senseless,' Texas archbishop says
The deaths of at least nine people due to heat in an alleged immigrant smuggler’s truck parked in San Antonio... Read more
Supreme Court order affects thousands of refugees seeking US entry
Grandparents and other family members are temporarily exempt from the travel and refugee bans implemented by President Donald Trump, the... Read more
Bishops to Trump: Don't abandon young people to deportation
Undocumented young people brought to the U.S. by their parents contribute to American society and deserve continued protections from the... Read more
Don’t send Chaldeans back to persecution in Iraq, advocates plead
After a federal judge again halted the deportation of over 1,000 Chaldeans from the U.S., advocates for the detainees insisted... Read more
House passes pair of bills aimed at tighter immigration enforcement
The United States House of Representatives on June 29 passed two bills in an effort to crack down on undocumented... Read more
Immigration in the spotlight with LA Mass, resource website
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles stressed the importance of unity at a Mass recognizing immigrants, as the archdiocese launched... Read more
As Iraqi Christians await deportation, bishop points to suffering Body of Christ
Advocates for Chaldean Christians detained by federal immigration enforcement are in a race against time to halt their deportation back... Read more
US bishops stress compassion, clarity in immigration panel
In their discussion Wednesday on spiritual, pastoral and policy support for immigrants, the U.S. bishops highlighted the need for compassion,... Read more
Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world
The Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about... Read more
Francis: Migrant crises require focus on reality, dialogue, commitment
Pope Francis sent a letter last week to the Latin American Parliament as they discuss migration in the region, encouraging... Read more
