Catholic clergy and laypeople protest in defense of immigrants, condemning the use of force and denial of sacraments to those in detention.
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Jesus Sets People Free, Pope Says at Audience
Pope Francis speaks of St. Paul’s struggle to convince people of their freedom in Christ and of the need to resist becoming slaves of the law.
Fixing Immigration Is Necessary to Spur U.S. Economy, Advocates Say
The shortage of workers, services and supplies could be alleviated with the labor that immigrants can provide, panelist say.
October is Month to Focus on Living as Missionaries Every Day, Pope Says
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October is “that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization.”
In Christ, Great Sinners Can Become Great Saints, Pope Says
Justification does not come from fulfilling all the commandments but comes as God’s merciful forgiveness, pope says at weekly audience.
Synodal Process Looks to Hear From Voices on Church’s Margins
Pope Francis is launching a worldwide synodal process to foster communion, participation and mission for all in the Church.
Migrants, Advocates Gather at Border, Call on Biden to Save Asylum
Supporters, asylum seekers gathered on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in support of the families fleeing violence in Latin America.
Central Europe Trip Was About Honoring Roots, Moving Forward, Pope Says
Don’t take refuge in the roots, but get nourishment there and move forward, Pope Francis says at his weekly general audience.
Biden Administration Reopens, Expands Immigration Program for Minors
The Biden administration reinitiates program to reunite some immigrant parents in the U.S. with their minor children left in Central America.
Pope: Bishops Must Handle Communion Debate as Shepherds, Not with Censures
During his return flight from Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 15, the pope said that while there is no question that “abortion is homicide,” bishops must look take a pastoral approach rather than wade into the political sphere.
Pope Reminds Roma Community, Young People That Church Is Their Home
Pope Francis tells members of Slovakia’s Roma community that the Church is their home and nobody ought to ever keep them away from the it.
Happy to Be Here with You
Maryknoll Father William Donnelly, who served in Guatemala, recalls love of mission, even in the worst of times.
Remembering 9/11: From a Priest First Responder
A Maryknoll priest reflects on the heroes he met on Sept. 11, 2011, as he ministered to the injured outside the World Trade Center.
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