“We can protect our citizens and, at the same time, we can welcome newcomers,” said Dominican Sister Donna Markham.
Immigration
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A wall won’t stop migrants, say Catholics south of border.
“Any migrant that arrives at the Mexican-U.S. border will be required to hire the services of organized crime,” Sister Leticia said.
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Austin’s Bishop Vasquez: Trump’s moves will ‘tear families apart’
“We will continue to support and stand in solidarity with immigrant families.”
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Cokie Roberts on journalism under President Trump
Cokie Roberts, who wrote about the role of women in Washington in our Jan. 23 issue, is this week’s guest. Hosts Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber chat to her about the state of journalism under President Donald J. Trump, in addition to his announcement that he is planning to build a border wall. Associate […]
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Donald Trump’s wall is a pro-life issue, too.
President Trump’s actions in defense of the unborn are welcome, his proposals for immigration reform are ill conceived and divisive.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
This is not what pro-life leadership looks like
Whatever motivated Mr. Trump to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, it was not a consistent recognition of the dignity and sacredness of every human life.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What should guide U.S. immigration policy: self-interest or charity?
Would you not love and admire a country that opened its doors to the tired, the poor, the wretched and the homeless?
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Before Trump’s inauguration, Catholic communities are praying for immigrants
At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
La Voz del Pueblo
America Films presents ‘La Voz Del Pueblo,’ a documentary that explores violence and oppression in Honduras through the eyes of journalists at Radio Progreso, a remarkable Jesuit-run radio station.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Will the law back up cities and churches that offer sanctuary to the undocumented?
Congress cannot force localities to assist in the arrest of immigration violators, honor federal detainer requests or avoid criminal convictions that would trigger deportation proceedings