Immigration policy
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U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform with ‘fair and humane treatment’
The Nov. 15 statement was signed by USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more
Travails of child migrant trek to U.S. spotlighted at International Eucharistic Congress
The suffering of tens of thousands of recently arrived migrant children in the U.S. was addressed during a talk this... Read more
Catholic experts respond to Pope Francis on repelling migrants being ‘a grave sin’
Catholic immigration experts and advocates on all sides agree that the current legal landscape endangers migrants and border communities. Read more
Spanish archbishop raises thorny topics in country’s immigration debate
Among the issues raised by Archbishop Luis Argüello is “the role of organized crime in facilitating illegal immigration.” Read more
Texas attorney general targets Catholic nonprofit, alleges it facilitates illegal immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to shut down a Catholic nonprofit organization in El Paso. Read more
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a letter to Senate leaders in which they expressed “serious concerns” about the... Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Catholic bishop laments deaths of children after migrant boat sinks in English Channel
A Catholic bishop expressed sorrow Wednesday after a migrant boat sank in the English Channel, killing four members of a... Read more
Catholic aid groups decry court decision that allows deportations
Catholic aid groups are expressing disappointment at a recent court decision that furthers the end of temporary protected status for... Read more
Catholic bishop: UK and France must tackle ‘underlying reasons’ for rise in English Channel migrant crossings
A Catholic bishop has urged the U.K. and France to address the “underlying reasons” for a rise in migrants risking... Read more
UK Catholic bishops: visa rules are causing supply priest shortage
U.K. visa rules are leaving parishes without supply priests, Catholic bishops said Tuesday. Read more
Eastern Catholic bishops in US have particular pastoral concern for immigrants
In the United States, Eastern Catholics face many of the same challenges as Latin rite Catholics, but the Eastern Catholic... Read more
Mississippi bishops encourage aid for families affected by ICE raids
Mississippi’s Catholic bishops are speaking out against last week’s extensive Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that targeted workers at food... Read more
Chilean diocese concerned for Venezuelan migrants at border crossing
The Diocese of San Marcos de Arica expressed Monday its concern over the humanitarian conditions of hundreds of people, mostly... Read more
Trump signs rules restricting asylum for illegal migrants
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday morning that would prohibit those who entered the United States illegally through... Read more
