Hemispheric summit ends with immigration deal among countries June 14, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Twenty countries from the Americas, including the United States, signed a declaration June 10, the last day of the troubled Summit of the Americas, committing to help and protect “all migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons, regardless of their migratory status.”
Immigration reform cannot be delayed, pope says in message May 12, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Countries around the world must get serious about reforming their immigration policies to respect the rights of migrants and refugees and establish orderly procedures for welcoming newcomers, Pope Francis said.
Catholic University of America dedicates ‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture April 28, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A monumental work of art depicting migrants and refugees seeking a home has found its own permanent home at a new plaza at The Catholic University of America.
Meeting migrants, pope warns civilization risks being ‘shipwrecked’ April 4, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Saying civilization itself risks foundering because of apathy and selfishness, Pope Francis insisted that migrants and refugees must be treated with care and kindness and recognized as brothers and sisters.
Afghan refugees find hope in Maryland March 31, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Afghan refugees have endured journeys to the United States and eventually the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where parishioners are providing material and emotional aid in helping them resettle in a new world.
At train stations and borders, Ukrainians face human trafficking threat March 23, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Catholic leaders warn the exodus of Ukrainian women and children presents a prime opportunity for human trafficking, and they are taking steps to protect the refugees.
Smugglers, extortion and broken dreams: Migrants’ road to U.S. has perils March 31, 2021By David Agren Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Shelters like La 72, run by the Franciscans near the Guatemala border, offer a respite on a dangerous route for migrants to the U.S. border.
Chasing a dream because of a rumor, some Central Americans head to border March 26, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Father Hector Maldonado, of El Buen Pastor Parish in Apancoyo, El Salvador, said he recently tried to convince a family of five from his parish, who told him of their plans to leave, not to undertake the dangerous journey.
It’s time for Maryland to pass the Trust Act in support of immigrants March 16, 2021By Bill McCarthy Jr. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Maryland General Assembly When we act to protect our immigrant neighbors through trust policies, we are also benefiting the common good.
Social Ministry honoree brings Latin America experience to migrant issues March 4, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News, Social Justice “In the past 15 years, we’ve seen how the Hispanic community has developed a stronger and more participatory presence,” Dibos said, noting that Hispanic Catholics comprise 53 percent of the American Catholic population.
Biden reestablishes White House faith-based partnership office February 16, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Religious Freedom, World News President Joe Biden signed an executive order Feb. 14 reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships as a means to work with religious and secular organizations to help with COVID-19 and economic recovery and confront systemic racism.
‘Pastoral Migratoria’ will bring social justice and community service training to four parishes January 11, 2021By Patricia Zapor Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News, Social Justice A new initiative on evangelization as part of the V Encuentro process will bring to the Archdiocese of Baltimore a highly successful model for incorporating Catholic social teaching into the Latin-American immigrant community.
