immigration
Pope answers questions about migrants, Venezuela, Rupnik trial
Speaking with reporters November 4 outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo responded to questions about migrants, the situation in Venezuela, and the trial of Father Marko Rupnik.
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Missouri’s Catholic bishops call for merciful, just immigration policies
Missouri's Catholic bishops are urging lawmakers and policymakers at every level of government to work toward lasting solutions to the challenges brought by immigrants.
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ICE detainee killed and 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility
One detainee was killed and two others were in serious condition after a shooting Sept. 24 at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after surrendering to immigration authorities
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident at the center of a high-profile immigration case, surrendered to U.S. immigration authorities.
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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission
Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.
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As Latino communities live in fear of ICE, LA Catholics find ways to help hurting families
In largely Latino communities across Southern California shaken by weeks of immigration enforcement raids on city sidewalks and local businesses, the fear has forced unauthorized immigrants inside, shut out from work, from church, from life. But all that fear has ...
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US bishops approve ‘pastoral message’ on immigration
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a “pastoral message on immigration” Nov. 12, voicing “our concern here for immigrants” at their annual fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.