U.S. Bishops Welcome New Migration Committee Chair
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, says he will use what he has learned during his border ministry in his new role.
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Defending the Oppressed: A Maryknoll Reflection
Debbie Northern, a Maryknoll lay missioner in El Paso, Texas, reflects on the Christian call to seek justice for all who are oppressed.
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Catholics Help Venezuelans Expelled under Title 42
At the U.S./Mexico border, Catholic organizations assist Venezuelans expelled under the controversial public health measure Title 42.
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African Bishops Lament Inability to Stop Young People from Leaving
Bishops in Africa express “pain” at seeing young people migrate to lives of uncertainty.
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Biden continues construction along parts of border wall started by Trump
The Biden administration plan to fill gaps in the border wall draws rebuke from residents, immigration organizations and political opponents.
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Welcome Migrants, Enact Reform, Pope Says
The Vatican releases Pope Francis’ message for the upcoming World Day for Migrants and Refugees, calling for welcome and immigration reform.
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Nuevo Laredo Seeks Help for Haitians at Border
The Diocese of Nuevo Laredo has put out an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for Haitians expected to surge at the U.S./Mexico border.
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Arrival of Ukrainian Refugees Renews Immigration Debate on U.S.-Mexico Border
Public health measure Title 42, used to expel migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border but reconsidered for Ukrainians, is again questioned.
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Biden Faces Criticism over Ongoing Immigration Issues
A year into the Biden Administration, the president faces criticism for insufficient progress on immigration.
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The Pope: More Example Than Exhortation
Pope Francis’ 2021 illustrated teaching on kinship By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service...
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Organization Seeks Information on Untold Number of Missing Migrants
Project records more than 45,000 people missing and presumed dead in the process of migrating since 2014 — a fraction of true total.
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Mexican Bishops Criticize Their Government’s Agreement With US to Revive Migrant Protocols
Mexico’s bishops echo sentiments of their U.S. counterparts expressing disappointment with reinstatement of ‘Remain in Mexico” policy.
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