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Borders an opportunity to encounter the other: Pope Francis

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 14 May 2021 09:50:46 -0400

In a world of 79.5 million forcibly displaced people, 26 million of them officially designated refugees, Pope Francis wants us thinking and praying about our borders in moral, ethical and spiritual terms.

Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:04:36 -0400

TAPACHULA, Mexico - Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border.

U.S. bishops urge bipartisan plan to stop government shutdown, protect 'vulnerable' groups

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:09:30 -0500

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Congress "must come together" to reach a bipartisan solution that reopens the government and "recognizes the economic struggle" now facing federal workers and their families and all those helped by federal nutrition and housing programs, said two U.S. bishops.

Foreign nuns, priests run up against new rules that have denied some residency in Canada

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:41:01 -0500

Sr. Vicky Nguyen was ready to profess her final vows this year and enter fully into the life of the Congregation of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, but one obstacle stood in her way. Her application for Canadian permanent residence was rejected.

Bishops stress 'urgent' need to reunite children with parents after visiting border

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:08:43 -0400

SAN JUAN, Texas -- In less than 48 hours, a group of Catholic bishops saw the faces of triumph and relief from migrants who had been recently released by immigration authorities, but ended their two-day journey to the border with a more "somber" experience, visiting detained migrant children living temporarily within the walls of a converted Walmart.

U.S. migrant advocates show support for border bishop's call for solidarity

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:46:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – Following a conversation involving a border bishop and Catholic leaders, migrant advocates from around the U.S. got behind a July 18 pastoral letter issued by the bishop of the Diocese of El Paso calling for a stop to militarization along the border with Mexico and showing compassion for migrants.

Texas bishop denounces hateful words, militarization of border

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:59:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – Denouncing the "demonization of migrants," hateful rhetoric, the militarization of the border and a system that divides families, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called on Catholics to heed the church's teachings to welcome the migrant.

Solidarity march for migrants draws 30,000 in Tijuana

cna-ewtn@catholicregister.org (CNA/EWTN News) — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:20:00 -0400

MEXICO CITY – Some 30,000 people gathered last Sunday for the 17th March for Life, Peace and Migrants in Tijuana, Mexico.

Bill would prohibit making religion basis for anyone to enter U.S.

Fri, 13 May 2016 08:30:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – Talk in the U.S. presidential campaign about restricting entry of Muslims into the United States has some religious leaders concerned that the country's religious liberty heritage is under threat.

Lebanese cardinal calls for EU to help end Mideast conflicts

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:30:00 -0400

BRUSSELS – Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai urged the international community and the European Parliament to stop the wars in the Middle East through dialogue, and he called for a return of the displaced to their countries of origin.