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Archbishop calls for international efforts after 17 migrants from Haiti die in rough seas in the Bahamas
The archbishop of Nassau in the Bahamas reacted with sadness to the news of a boat carrying migrants from Haiti... Read more
Catholic Charities San Antonio aiding survivors and their families after Texas migrant deaths
Following the discovery of the bodies of more than 50 migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio,... Read more
San Antonio archbishop to preside at memorial Mass after Texas migrant deaths
Following the discovery of dozens of migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas — thought to be the... Read more
Give Ukrainians temporary immigration protections, senators ask Biden
The Russian invasion of Ukraine means that Ukrainians in the United States deserve temporary protected status under federal immigration law,... Read more
Catholic leaders offer prayers after Mexico truck crash kills at least 54
Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to the victims of Thursday’s traffic accident in Mexico’s Chiapas state that caused the... Read more
Pope Francis calls migrant crisis a ‘shipwreck of civilization’ during refugee camp visit
Pope Francis visited the Mavrovouni migrant reception and identification center located along the shore of the island of Lesbos, Read more
US bishops welcome increased refugee admissions cap
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Monday their positive reaction to the news that the refugee cap will... Read more
Mexican bishops say government proposal of 'humanitarian camp' for migrants is unilateral
The bishops of Mexico on Thursday said that a proposal of the Instituto Nacional de Migración to establish a "humanitarian... Read more
Mexico's bishops oppose measures to contain and return migrants at country's southern border
The bishops of Mexico have reiterated their opposition to the "contain and return measures" implemented by their government to stop... Read more
Latin American bishops ask help for migrants stranded in jungle on Panama-Colombia border
Three Latin American ecclesial organizations on Wednesday asked for help for the thousands of migrants on their way to the... Read more
After ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy is dismissed, USCCB urges acceptance of migrants
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday emphasized the need to welcome immigrants after the Supreme Court resolved a challenge to... Read more
Continue pressing for immigration reform, US bishops told
The Church must continue to push for immigration reform and to address the root causes that make people migrate to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle chokes up while recalling grandfather’s migration story
The Vatican cardinal said that visiting refugee camps reminded him of his migrant roots. Read more
Bishop urges US House to support immigrant, refugee 'essential workers'
The chair of the US bishops’ migration committee emphasized the importance of immigrant workers in testimony submitted to a hearing... Read more
Proclaim 'universality of salvation', Archbishop Gomez says at immigrant Mass
The US needs to hear the proclamation of the unity of nations and the universality of salvation, Archbishop José Gomez... Read more
Catholics in Los Angeles invited to prayer and pilgrimage for migrants, refugees
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is inviting Catholics to join in a novena and to watch Masses online this weekend... Read more
Following Trump's halt to US immigration, bishops call for solidarity
As the Trump administration suspends immigration to stem the spread of coronavirus, the United States’ bishops encouraged global solidarity, saying... Read more
US bishops declare solidarity with immigrants, refugees
Anticipating its observance of National Migration Week, the US bishops' conference said Thursday that it stands in solidarity with immigrants... Read more
Priest assisting in identification of Essex lorry deaths
After 39 people were found dead in a semi trailer in eastern England last month, a Catholic priest has joined... Read more
Catholics call for prayer, legal migration routes after Essex lorry deaths
In the wake of the discovery of the bodies of eight women and 31 men inside a semi trailer in... Read more
