Mexican nationals at the Mexican Consulate General in Miami, which is offering legal assistance centers in response to President Donald Trump's measures to deport undocumented migrants. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Former Vatican ambassador: Border walls reflect inhumane indifference

by Miguel Díaz March 6, 2017

U.S. Catholics must welcome refugees, immigrants and strangers as a fundamental expression of Christian faith.

In this March 1, 2017, President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

News, Politics & Society

Trump’s new immigration ban includes those seeking visas from six Muslim-majority countries

by Julie Pace - Associated Press and Jill Colvin - Associated Press March 6, 2017

The directive aims to address legal issues with the original order, which caused confusion at airports, sparked protests around the country and was ultimately blocked by federal courts.

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Jesuitical, Politics & Society

Being undocumented in Donald Trump’s America

by Zac Davis, Ashley McKinless and Olga Segura March 3, 2017

So since we weren’t canceled after one episode, we’re happy to present Episode 2! We speak with Jorge Corona, a producer at Gizmodo Media Company, about a viral video he made about what it’s like to be an undocumented immigrant in the United States. And in Signs of the Times, we shine some more light on […]

President Donald Trump, flanked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., hosts a meeting with House and Senate leadership, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dispatches, Politics & Society

The law that could reel in Trump’s deregulation efforts

by Ellen K. Boegel March 2, 2017

The A.P.A. is not flashy, but it promotes the fair administration of laws and continuity during transitions of power; for that it should be celebrated.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a rally at the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 27. (CNS photo/Yuri Gripas, Reuters)

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Passing over Trump, Notre Dame to honor native son Mike Pence

by Michael J. O’Loughlin March 2, 2017

The selection of Mr. Pence ends months of speculation over whether one of the nation’s most prestigious Catholic universities would honor President Donald J. Trump

Students from various schools in the Diocese of Nashville, Tenn., provide music during a Mass on Feb. 1in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. (CNS photo/Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register)

In All Things, Politics & Society

What Trump’s call for vouchers could mean for Catholic schools

by Kevin Clarke March 1, 2017

Throwing something of a damper on the voucher enthusiasm is a string of recent studies that have cast doubt on the impact at the individual level of choice experiments.

President Donald Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress Feb. 28 in Washington (CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo pool via Reuters).

Editorials, Politics & Society

Trump cites common good, but will he seek common ground?

by The Editors March 1, 2017

Democrats should be focused on opportunities for genuine, bipartisan cooperation with the Trump administration.

Megan Crowley listens as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28 in Washington. . (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)

News, Politics & Society

President honors spirit of Notre Dame student with rare disease

by Dennis Sadowski - Catholic News Service March 1, 2017

The president on Feb. 28 acknowledged Megan Crowley, 20, who has Pompe disease, for her strength and character while living with the inherited disorder.