Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.
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Pope Francis Chastises Trump Administration for Mass Deportation Plan
Faced with United States President Donald Trump’s insistence on a plan of mass deportations, Pope Francis has published a letter chastising the policy and calling faithful and politicians alike to care for the poor and those whose dignity is threatened.
Higher Mission: Military, Police Recommit to Faith During Jubilee
A group of U.S. pilgrims who crossed the threshold of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Feb. 6 have traveled the world on the orders of superiors, but no one ordered them to make this trip and that made a huge difference, they said.
U.S. Bishops Call for ‘Prayer and Action’ Against Human Trafficking
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called on Catholics to unite in prayer and action to combat what is referred to as “modern-day slavery” and urge policymakers to act.
Pope: Vocation of Military and Police is to Defend Life, Peace, Justice
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice.
Trump’s Decision to Revoke Protections for Venezuelan Immigrants ‘Counterproductive:’ U.S. Bishops
The U.S. Bishops have called the Trump administration’s decision to revoke temporary legal protections for Venezuelan immigrants “counterproductive to the administration’s stated goal of reducing strain on American communities.”
Opinion: Francis and Trump Are Leaders Who Prize Loyalty
President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are not likely to become fast friends or — in the main — political allies. As governors, however, Trump and Pope Francis are remarkably similar in several respects.
‘This is Very Difficult,’ Caritas Puerto Rico Director Says Amid Funding Freeze
Amid the uncertainty around the future of federal funding, Father Enrique Camacho said he has received calls at the Caritas Puerto Rico office from concerned citizens looking for answers — answers he is unable to provide until he gets some clarity.
Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders
It is unacceptable that a child’s right to life and a dignified childhood should be sacrificed to “the idols” of power, profit, ideology and nationalistic self-interest, Pope Francis told a group of world experts and leaders.
Pope, Catholic Leaders Offer Prayers Following Deadly Plane Crash
Pope Francis has expressed his “spiritual closeness to all those affected” by the midair collision of a passenger plane and military helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington on Jan. 29.