Immigration Archives

Catholic ‘Rosary to the Border’ event highlights immigration concerns in Poland
- Global Church
- October 12, 2017
A gathering called ‘Rosary to the Borders’ in Poland organized by lay Catholics, has stoked some controversy. While organizers contend that it is a purely religious event, as well as one that memorializes the anniversaries of Fatima and the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, others say it represents a somewhat anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim symbolism and sentiment found in the country.
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African bishops call on continent’s political leaders to do more to end misery
- Global Church
- October 5, 2017
Over 200 bishops gathered in Senegal for a meeting organized by Caritas Africa to explore the issues facing the continent, including bad leadership, poverty, and migration. The bishops said they were committed to dealing with Africa’s problems, and said this starts with expanding on the work of charity.
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U.S. Church joins Francis’s “Share the Journey” campaign for migrants and refugees
- Church in the US, Global Church
- September 27, 2017
At his weekly audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis will kick off a “Share the Journey” campaign, aiming to promote a culture of encounter between migrants and refugees. In response, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have called for a National Week of Prayer and Action.
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How to cope with 21st century America? Consider Mother Cabrini

September 24, 2017

At a time when our society is discussing and debating health care, social assistance and immigration, it could help us to look at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. When our country was in a similar transition in a different era, Mother Cabrini didn’t look around wondering who was going to do something. Rather, Mother rolled up her sleeves, stepped out, and began great work among those in need.

U.S. Bishops urge caution on Republican-backed healthcare bill

The United States bishops are urging caution on the proposed Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill that is currently scheduled for a Senate vote next week. Four bishops from pro-life, migration, religious liberty, and justice and human development committees sent on a letter on Thursday rejecting the partisan bill and its rushed timeline.

Pope Francis sends letter for centennial celebration of Mother Cabrini in Chicago

As the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus gather in Chicago this week to mark the centennial of the death of their founder Mother Cabrini, Pope Francis sent them hailing Cabrini as a model for our times. “The great migrations underway today need guidance filled with love and intelligence similar to what characterizes the Cabrinian charism,” he wrote.