Under new rules, deportation will now be reserved for undocumented felons, national security risks or repeat immigration offenders.
Rev. Tomas Gonzalez Castillo is accused of human trafficking for doing what his supporters say was nothing more than providing food and shelter to displaced Guatemalans.
Peace is not simply a gift to be received from God, the pope said; it is a task people of good will must undertake.
“We open our arms and hearts to you, and we receive you as members of our Catholic family," read a letter from U.S. Hispanic bishops.
A three-day conference on issues faced by Catholic advocates of comprehensive immigration reform is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 in Salt Lake City.