Studies show that the more religious you are, the more likely you are to hold negative views toward migration. This is a challenge to the Catholic Church—but also an opportunity.
Sarah G. Hansman
Sarah G. Hansman is a doctoral student in theological ethics at Boston College. This essay is adapted from a paper presented at a conference at Boston College on Feb. 19-20, 2026, on “Law, Conscience, and Migration Today.” Ms. Hansman’s paper was judged the best entry by the editors of America.