(OSV News) — A pastoral reflection on immigration from the Iowa Catholic bishops aims to present church teaching in a way that “transcends” political rhetoric and “fear and false narratives” …
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Amid shift in public opinion on immigration, Catholic advocates praise bipartisan attempt at reform
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“Instances of bipartisan cooperation seem to be few and far between, especially related to immigration,” said the U.S. bishops’ migration committee chairman.
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US bishops thank Pope Francis for support amid ‘struggle’ on migration issues
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Feb. 11 thanked Pope Francis for his support for the U.S. bishops’ work with migrants and refugees amid …
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(OSV News) — The United States is a “nation with a proud legacy of welcome to immigrants” that also “needs secure, safe, sturdy borders,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New …
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Latin American church leaders decry ‘pain,’ ‘drama’ of deported compatriots
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — As Colombians deported from the United States Jan. 28 arrived to their home country on flights operated by Colombia’s military, shockwaves reverberate among Latin American bishops …
