WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As immigration shapes up to become a key election issue in 2024, the church must remain steadfast in its advocacy for migrants, Bishop Mark J. Seitz …
Immigration
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New Texas law criminalizing unauthorized migrants’ entry into state called inhumane
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, signed an immigration bill into law Dec. 18 that makes it a state crime for unauthorized migrants to cross into Texas from Mexico. …
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(OSV News) — Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, is expected to sign an immigration bill that would make it a state crime to cross into Texas from Mexico. Catholic organizations including …
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Jesuits minister to migrants waiting in dangerous Mexican border cities
by David Agrenby David AgrenMATAMOROS, Mexico (OSV News) — Celebrating an outdoor Mass in a camp for migrants amid a cold and unrelenting rain, Jesuit Father Brian Strassburger preached patience. He spoke of “The …
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‘We have to defend life,’ says Sister Norma, who ministers at border amid growing tension
by David Agrenby David AgrenMcALLEN, Texas (OSV News) — On a Saturday afternoon at the Humanitarian Respite Center in the Texas border city of McAllen, Sister Norma Pimentel greeted migrant guests, who had just …
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Bishops’ migration chairman urges lawmakers to enhance protections for migrant children
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee has sent a letter to lawmakers in Congress urging enhanced protections be put in place for migrant children. …
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Boston cardinal says ‘all of us’ in archdiocese must be ‘ready, willing’ to help migrants
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsBy Wes Cipolla BRAINTREE, Mass. (OSV News) — Priests and parishioners must be “ready and willing to assist” the historic influx of migrants entering Massachusetts, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley of …
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(OSV News) — Throughout the Synod on Synodality’s meetings in Rome, concern for migrants and refugees has repeatedly emerged as a central theme — with an emphasis on the importance …
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On Latin American trip, NYC mayor seeks perspective from Catholics working with migrants
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams finalized his Latin American trip Oct. 8, Catholics in the region noted it started with an Oct. 5 …
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: Corte Federal de Apelaciones le permite a Texas la permanencia de boyas antimigrantes en el río Grande de manera temporal
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — Un tribunal federal de apelaciones con sede en Nueva Orleans ha emitido una orden que permite que las boyas instaladas por Texas para disuadir a los migrantes …
