Amid ongoing unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “we bring our cares and anxieties to Jesus today, and to his Mother, Our Lady of the Angels,” Archbishop José H. Gomez said June 11.
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LA Archbishop Calls For Prayer, Restraint, Immigration Law Reform Amid ICE Protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” as clashes have broken out in that city over recent immigration arrests. President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard amid pushback from California officials and is threatening to mobilize Marines.
Women Religious to Congress: Back Those Who Welcome Immigrants
Catholic women religious joined immigration advocates in a Sept. 13 rally on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol urging Congress to support communities that welcome asylum-seekers and other immigrants.