immigration
What If Our Immigration System Had a Franciscan Heart?
Suzanne Susany, OSF
August 23, 2024
This Franciscan sister and immigration attorney shares lessons from St. Francis of Assisi that can help fix our broken immigration system.
Welcome the Stranger
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 27, 2024
Millions face the choice between providing for those they love and staying in the lands they love. Let our prayer today be for those who travel long distances to provide for their families.
Read More →
Biden signs executive order temporarily shutting down asylum requests
OSV News
June 5, 2024
President Joe Biden June 4 signed an executive order aimed at reducing unauthorized border crossings by asylum-seekers. The move was expected and comes as Biden faces increasing political pressure on the issue of migration in the midst of his reelection ...
Read More →
Editorial: Let’s Talk about Immigration
Susan Hines-Brigger
April 24, 2024
The ultimate goal should be reasonable immigration policies that respect and assist all the parties involved—Americans and immigrants.
Read More →
‘We have hope’ say advocates at El Paso march and vigil for migrants’ dignity
OSV News
April 4, 2024
On the evening of March 21, hundreds of people joined the demonstration "Be Not Afraid: March and Vigil for Human Dignity" organized by the Diocese of El Paso, Texas.
Read More →
High court allows Texas to enforce controversial law targeting migrants — for now
OSV News
March 20, 2024
A divided U.S. Supreme Court March 19 lifted a temporary pause on a controversial Texas law that makes it a state crime for unauthorized migrants to cross into Texas from Mexico, allowing the state to enforce the law while litigation ...
Read More →
New study on Catholic attitudes on migrants, immigration and refugees