Pope Francis in the USA

Why are you here? Theologian Mary Jo Leddy looks to Canada's newcomers and the land itself for answers

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 11:38:13 -0500

For Mary Jo Leddy the question on the cover of her new book leads immediately to other questions. Why Are You Here? is Leddy��Ƶapp way of asking Canadians, “Who are we? And who do we want to be?”

Welcome centre tries to make a home away from home for Venezuelan migrants

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:30:40 -0500

LIMA, Peru – Elide Pena, 55, grins when she talks about her favourite Christmas memory: the time when she fell under Santa��Ƶapp sleigh attempting to grab a toy for one of her grandchildren during a Christmas party in her native Venezuela.

Church must help young migrants in every phase of their journey, synod member says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:42:10 -0400

VATICAN – Helping young migrants hold fast to their cultural and religious identity, especially in situations where they are a minority, was a recurring topic at the Synod of Bishops.

Pope urges U.S. Catholics to keep enthusiasm, welcome newcomers

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:36:16 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Pope Francis ended his trip to the United States with a call for Catholics to keep the enthusiasm of the visit, while continuing to welcome newcomers and care for creation.

Toronto Furniture Bank steps up to aid people in transition

carolyng@catholicregister.org (Carolyn Girard, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:53:21 -0400

TORONTO – When Julia Corridon arrived in Toronto five years ago, she found herself being referred, through a shelter, to an unexpected beacon of hope in the form of the Furniture Bank.