Immigration
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Trump defends refugee policy as part of protecting religious freedom
President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that protecting religious freedom is a U.S. priority, while defending his recent halt of... Read more
Cardinal Tobin praises Trump admin on pro-life stance, criticizes on immigration
In the first days of U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said he has seen encouragement... Read more
The spirited response of Mexico's bishops to Trump's border wall
The bishops of Mexico on Thursday reacted to United States' president Donald Trump's executive order to build a wall on... Read more
US bishops dismayed as Trump vows to build border wall
A leading bishop expressed alarm and dismay on Wednesday following President Trump’s executive orders to increase immigrant detention centers and... Read more
On Trump presidency, Pope says we must 'wait and see'
In a new interview published Saturday, Pope Francis said he will wait to see what U.S. President Donald J. Trump... Read more
Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform, but the nation’s Catholic... Read more
US bishops: Immigration is a chance for hospitality, unity
Catholics should be working to create a “culture of encounter” that shows charity and empathy to immigrants, said leaders of... Read more
In the US, a request for asylum could essentially land you in prison
With the number of displaced persons at its highest ever recorded – more than after World War II – troubling... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe asked to touch Trump's 'hardened heart'
Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City commended to Our Lady of Guadalupe the millions of migrants who have left behind... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe shows us how to treat immigrants, archbishop says
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a model for how Catholics should treat immigrants, said Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. He... Read more
Catholic colleges to undocumented students: You're still welcome
More than 100 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities have reaffirmed their support for undocumented students in light of questions... Read more
Archbishop Gómez's immigration stance praised by Vatican official
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi said the election of Archbishop Jose Gómez as vice president of the U.S. bishop’s conference will serve... Read more
New US bishops' leader to immigrants: We have your back
After the recent presidential election, the new president of the U.S. Bishops is adamant about standing with all vulnerable persons,... Read more
Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election
As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more
In wake of elections, Archbishop Gómez calls for peace amid protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez called for mercy and an end to deportations during an interfaith prayer service Nov. 10 for... Read more
Arizona Mass for migrants shows Catholic unity crosses borders
Catholic unity transversed the border on Sunday when Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the new apostolic nuncio to the U.S., celebrated Mass... Read more
For Cardinal Vegliò, closing the door to migrants isn't Christian
On Thursday the Vatican’s longtime point-man on the topic of migration said that the issue is an urgent one that... Read more
We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say
Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more
Pence slammed for proposed Christian, Jewish refugee ban
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence was met with heated criticism after suggesting that a Trump administration may ban Christian... Read more
Even a former Obama staffer thinks the Democratic platform is extreme
The Democratic Party platform has drawn the ire of critics – including a member of Barack Obama’s former campaign –... Read more
