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Catholic leaders in Guam urge calm amid rising tension with North Korea
Catholic leaders in Guam, the U.S. island territory caught in the middle of an escalating war of words between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, are urging calm and asking believers to pray for peace. “Following national news reports that North Korea has threatened to strike our island with missiles, the Archdiocese […]
Posted inFaith, Short Take
What Thomas Merton would say about war with North Korea
His horror at the mere existence of nuclear arms brought Merton to reflect on Christ’s promise of peace.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Trump’s “us-versus-them” rhetoric hurts police and black lives
Brutality, corruption and an “us-versus-them” mentality in the ranks undermine what is for many officers a sincere vocation to protect and serve.
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Australia’s cruel refugee policy captured in leaked Trump call
Detainees can languish in harsh and bleak conditions for years at a time, with little certainty as to their fate.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The Statue of Liberty is a sign of welcome—but our immigration fights will not end
The United States’ status as a nation of immigrants has never been perfect.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Top US bishop urges Trump to quickly act to ease contraceptive mandate
Cardinal DiNardo lamented that after three months no steps have yet been taken to erase the HHS mandate since Trump’s pledge ease the mandate.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Deportees from U.S. to Mexico are strangers in a strange land
Many Mexicans who lived most of their lives in the United States have been forced to return to a country they hardly know.
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Bishops in ‘strong opposition’ to Trump-backed plan that would sharply reduce legal immigration
“It’s all part of their nativist agenda,” Kevin Appleby said. “The pattern is clear: Deport Latinos, ban Muslims and now this bill would prevent Asians and Africans from entering the country.”
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All U.S. Catholics are called to oppose mass deportations under Trump. Here’s why.
Bishops must lead by example and facilitate the involvement of Catholics in supporting vulnerable immigrant families.