Immigration reform
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LA's 'little ambassador' to Pope recalls encounter
Jersey Vargas, the 10 year old daughter of undocumented immigrants who traveled from Los Angeles to the Vatican to ask... Read more
Immigration advocates give Pope letters from children
A group of U.S. immigration reform advocates participated in Wednesday’s General Audience at the Vatican, giving the Pope letters from... Read more
Bishops' spokesman urges more humane immigration policy
President Barack Obama’s recent action on immigration may indicate a move towards a better approach to immigration, a policy expert... Read more
LA archbishop blesses immigration reform advocates going to Vatican
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles gave his blessing Sunday to a group of children and immigration reform advocates who... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: avoid 'dead end' on immigration reform
L.A. Archbishop José H. Gomez has called for “interim measures” such as a moratorium on immigration raids and help for... Read more
Republican immigration plan draws hope, criticism
An immigration plan by House Republican leaders, aimed at both national security and pathways to legal status for undocumented migrants,... Read more
LA immigrant kids implore Pope to help detained parents
Immigrant children in California have written heartfelt letters to Pope Francis seeking his help and his prayers for their parents... Read more
Remember 'human faces' of immigration, LA archbishop says
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has said Americans have to see “the human faces of immigration”: the children and... Read more
Helping migrants a life and family issue, dioceses say
The assistance given to all immigrants is a carrying out Catholic social teaching, promoting families, and building up a culture... Read more
Combat human trafficking, Pope urges new ambassadors to Vatican
Meeting with 17 newly appointed ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis encouraged them to work together, regardless of creed,... Read more
Church teaching on immigration is a 'humane position'
The Church’s welcoming stance on immigration is rooted in the person-centered recognition of human dignity, said one of the leading... Read more
Conference leaders hone in on immigration, human trafficking issues
During a recent gathering, instructors of U.S. Catholic Conferences came together in Rome to discuss the most pressing issues they... Read more
Bishops ask Catholics to call Congress on immigration
As L.A. Archbishop José Gomez laments the lack of urgency to reform the immigration system, the U.S. bishops are urging... Read more
Obama urges House to resume talks on immigration reform
President Barack Obama has asked the House of Representatives to move on an immigration reform bill, emphasizing the current dysfunctions... Read more
Calif. immigration law praised as bishops urge national action
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded a new California law that will allow undocumented migrants to receive state... Read more
Bishops' immigration outreach based on 'pastoral' concern
Underlying an effort by U.S. bishops to coordinate messages on the need for comprehensive immigration reform is a profound sense... Read more
Notre Dame to welcome, help fund undocumented students
Citing the U.S. bishops’ support for immigration reform, the University of Notre Dame has announced that it will now accept... Read more
Care for the stranger a 'sacred duty,' archbishop teaches
Drawing on Sunday's reading about Abraham's hospitality to his three visitors, Archbishop José Gomez taught during a Mass in recognition... Read more
Archbishop's immigration book praised for focus on family unity
Archbishop José Gomez' new book “Immigration and the Next America” is being lauded by a Catholic journalist for its emphasis... Read more
LA archbishop says immigration tests America's identity
The American Dream is at stake in the debate over immigration reform, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles told a... Read more
