Inspired by St. Óscar Romero, clergy and faithful speak out against immigration enforcement tactics that harm families and cause deaths.
News
Nicaragua’s Crisis ‘Is Reaching Flashpoint,’ Says Witness at Hill Hearing
Witnesses at a July 21 hearing sponsored by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on President Daniel Ortega’s government and its political prisoners, which the committee described as “the human cost of repression in Nicaragua.”
Vancouver Street Volunteers Hope to Build Bridges with First Nations
With a disproportionate number of First Nations people among the Downtown Eastside’s homeless, street missionary hopes being visible will help her become a bridge and vessel for healing rifts between Indigenous people and the church.
Numbers of Unaccompanied Minors at Border Setting Record
With a surge in the first few months of 2021 of minors entering the United States without a parent or guardian, figures from fiscal year 2020 already have surpassed the total of unaccompanied minors who made border entries during the previous fiscal year.
Journeying Together Program Seen as Opportunity for Catholic Young Adults to be Heard
Journeying Together, a program by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, aims to engage with and listen to a diverse group of Catholic young adults.
Grandparents, Elderly Provide Foundation for Future Generations, Pope Says
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an opportunity for young and old alike to be “angels,” who care, console and caress, Pope Francis says.
Fund Envisioned to Encourage Christians to Remain in Beleaguered Lebanon
Christian advocates in Lebanon are urging that a special fund be established to reverse the hemorrhaging of Christians from their crisis-stricken nation.
Two Texas Bishops Say Closing Child Care Facilities Would Violate Religious Freedom
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order would close Catholic Charities facilities that care for foster and migrant children, bishops say.
Advocates Say Congress Must Act After Ruling Against DACA
Time for Congress to act federal after court ruling bars the government from approving new DACA applications, advocates for Dreamers say.
Cuba Will Not Be the Same After July 11 Protests, Catholic Media Specialist Says
New generations in Cuba seeing firsthand state repression and violence not witnessed in their lifetimes, Catholic media specialist says.
From Child Soldier to Catholic Priest: South Sudanese Cleric Who Lives to ‘Give Hope’
A new priest hopes to use his experience as a forced child soldier in Africa to help others in his homeland of South Sudan.
Coalition Launches Campaign to Prepare Legal Resource for Migrants
Immigrant advocates, including Catholic organizations, launched a campaign July 13 to provide legal aid those who may need it, in case Congress, under the Biden administration, approves some type of reform.
Pope Released from Hospital, Prays at Rome Basilica
Pope Francis leaves the hospital and thanks the Virgin Mary for the success of his surgery, while offering prayer for all the sick.
Send a Reader’s Response
"*" indicates required fields