Pope Francis in the USA

Pope has 'bigger agenda' to worry about, Cardinal Cupich says about Vigano claims

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:56:10 -0400

CHICAGO – Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has dismissed recent allegations made by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., saying that Pope Francis has a “bigger agenda” to worry about, including defending migrants and protecting the environment.

Hispanic students express fear, uncertainty amid U.S. immigration clampdown

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 11:00:00 -0400

PORTLAND, Ore. – Countless immigrants across the country live in a climate of fear sparked by actions in the new administration, including President Donald Trump's plan to build a U.S.-Mexico wall, his executive order on immigration enforcement and several highly public raids.

Catholic vote not as monolithic as it once was, but still important

Sun, 01 May 2016 19:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – Is there a Catholic vote in the United States? Well, yes. Kind of. Voting patterns show Catholics vote much like the rest of America, with minor swings one way or the other, depending on the candidate and the state.

‘Pope is hope’ to New York Latinos

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:58:54 -0400

NEW YORK - Pope Francis’ appeal to Congress on behalf of migrants has heartened New Yorkers, none more so that Franciscan Father Julian Jagudilla, director of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi��Ƶapp Migrant Centre.