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.
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.
Family Remembers Mother for Advocacy, Vision for Racial Harmony
On the evening of Thursday, April 4, 1968, Donna Grimes was eagerly anticipating her 12th birthday when chaos erupted in her hometown of Washington, D.C.
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.”
Polka Dancing, Hershey’s Kisses and Novenas for World Marriage Day
A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic parishes are preparing to celebrate a related but different memorial to love — World Marriage Day.
Trump Administration Walks Back Memo But Reiterates Commitment to Funding Freeze
In a move that has created even more confusion for nonprofit organizations and states, among others, President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo that ordered a temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs.
Vance Spars with U.S. Bishops Over Their Pushback on Trump’s Immigration Policy
Vice President JD Vance questioned the motives of the U.S. bishops’ criticism of President Donald Trump’s new immigration policies in a Jan. 26 interview — including raids on churches and schools — asking if they are actually concerned about receiving federal resettlement funding and “their bottom line.”
Trump Bars Taxpayer Funding for Abortion in the U.S. or Overseas
President Donald Trump on Jan. 24 used executive authority to block taxpayer funds from paying for elective abortion procedures both in the U.S. and abroad.
USCCB President Calls Trump Orders on Migration, Death Penalty ‘Deeply Troubling’
Executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on issues including migration, the environment and the death penalty are “deeply troubling,” Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a Jan. 22 statement, while praising another on gender policy.