Immigration
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US bishops fund aid projects in Haiti, Latin America
A U.S. bishops’ subcommittee has approved over $3.1 million dollars in funding for pastoral work in Latin America, including the... Read more
DC youth salsa dance for immigrant outreach
A recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa... Read more
America's 'soul' at risk over immigration, Archbishop Gomez warns
Addressing America's immigration problem, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles urged religious believers to recall the nation to an understanding... Read more
Catholic charities back lower tuition for immigrants
Colorado's three Catholic Charities agencies have stated their support for a bill which would allow some undocumented students to pay... Read more
Legal reform emphasized during National Migration Week
The U.S. bishops' migration committee is calling for prayer and action during National Migration Week to ease the struggles of... Read more
Bishops renew call for comprehensive immigration reform
The U.S. bishops are reiterating their appeal to President Obama and the newly elected members of Congress to enact just... Read more
Law reuniting immigrant families gains support from US bishops
The U.S. bishops have joined more than 130 organizations urging legislation to help reunite children who have been separated from... Read more
New San Francisco archbishop vows to support marriage, immigrants
Shortly after his appointment to lead the Archdiocese of San Francisco was announced, Archbishop-designate Salvatore J. Cordileone committed to defend... Read more
Poll finds Americans respect immigrants, want 'non-partisan' solution
Most Americans have a respectful view of immigrants, and would support long-term measures to make legal residence possible, a Knights... Read more
Archbishop Gomez gives mixed response to immigration ruling
The Supreme Court's decision on an Arizona immigration law drew both praise and concern from the bishops' leader on migration... Read more
US bishops appreciate reprieve for some immigrants
The U.S. bishops' conference offered its praise for a June 15 presidential order halting the deportation of younger immigrants who... Read more
Pope says immigrants could revitalize US Church
Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholic immigrants to the United States could play a crucial role in the renewal of... Read more
Cardinal launches foundation to assist immigrants, refugees
One of Canada’s cardinals has launched a foundation to assist immigrants and refugees. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, archbishop of Quebec, began... Read more
