The Trump administration said Jan. 21 it would rescind a long-standing policy preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals.
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Catholics Must Have Religious Liberty to ‘Meet Migrants’ Basic Human Needs,’ Bishops Say
The ability of Catholic and other faith-based groups to “meet migrants’ basic human needs” at the U.S.-Mexico border is a religious liberty issue and must be defended, U.S. bishops said in recent statements.
Catholic Charities Reacts to ‘Disturbing’ Online Threats to Staff Over Migration Work
Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church in the United States, responded Oct. 31 to “disturbing” recent remarks by a social media influencer threatening its staff.
GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Abortion, Immigration at Reagan Library
Seven Republican candidates joined the Republican National Committee’s second debate of their party’s presidential primary process in California, sparring over topics including immigration, China policy, abortion and the economy.
Border Shelter for Pregnant Migrants is Consistent Pro-Life Effort, Co-Founder Says
A shelter near the U.S.-Mexico border for pregnant migrants run by a pro-life leader is preparing to welcome the first infant born while the mother is staying at the shelter, its co-founder told OSV News.
CLINIC Marks 35 Years of Giving Legal Help to Migrants, Representing Asylum-Seekers at Border
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops in 1988, marked 35 years of service Aug. 18.
Catholic Groups Condemn Texas Report of Alleged ‘Inhumane’ Treatment of Migrants, Including Denying Water
Catholic migrant advocates condemned a report alleging inhumane treatment of migrants seeking to cross the border into Texas, including an allegation that the state directed its personnel to withhold water from migrants despite extreme heat.
Sacramento Diocese ‘Shocked’ as Migrants Abandoned at Pastoral Center
When a van dropped off 16 migrants at the Diocese of Sacramento’s pastoral center on Friday, June 2, staff responded as the Church routinely does in emergency situations — help first, ask questions later. The migrants were brought to a parish and eventually given a hotel room.
Pope Francis Says Situation At U.S.-Mexico Border Is ‘Serious Problem’
Pope Francis called the migration crisis between Mexico and the United States a “serious problem” and praised a U.S. bishop working along the border during an interview with Telemundo journalist Julio Vaqueiro.
U.S. Border Bishops Stress Renewed Commitment to Welcome Migrants
The day after Title 42 expired, lifting pandemic public health restrictions that had limited border crossings into the United States, a group of bishops along the southwest U.S.-Mexico border said they “remain committed” to the Church’s efforts to welcome migrants.