Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, USCCB president, and Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, nuncio to the U.S., will open the public sessions with remarks.
Immigration
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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.
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Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAhead of the midterms, analysts said polling data shows Catholic voters reflect broader trends, but some unique factors may contribute to their voting behavior.
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It is very important to recognize that refugee resettlement is a lawful humanitarian pathway established specifically for people who have fled, or have a well-founded fear of, persecution based on …
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Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic and evangelical leaders issued a historic ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a joint effort to call for compassionate immigration reform.
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Trump revives baseless claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio while touting deportations
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump revived baseless claims surrounding Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, during an Oct. 12 campaign rally in the state. In remarks at his Youngstown rally, …
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The traveling exhibit called “Immigrant Crosses” launches from the Chicago area and will be replicated in several major cities across the country including Seattle and Baltimore into 2027.
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Texas bishop denounces ICE shooting in Austin, says people ‘living in terror and fear’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonBishop Daniel E. Garcia denounced the shooting of a man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, who was delivering for DoorDash.
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In a spirit of prayer and dialogue, bishops representing the conferences of Mexico, the United States and Canada met in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to discern ways to strengthen collaboration across North …
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DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA report by DHS’s Office of Inspector General detailed unhygienic conditions in the facility and that dozens of immigrants detained at “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages.
