“Fixing illegal immigration does not require the demonization of the so-called ‘illegals,'” said Archbishop Wenski.
Immigration
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The failure of the Dream Act would be a moral crisis—and a call to action
Catholic leaders have been vocal in their support for the Dream Act. The question is whether strongly worded statements from the U.S. bishops and others will be enough to shake Congress into action.
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U.S. & Mexican Catholic bishops meet to renew their ‘Alta-Baja’ friendship
“Alta,” which means “higher” in Spanish, and “Baja” California, or “lower,” were once one territory. In the 19th century, the vast area was governed first by Spain and then by Mexico.
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Funeral Mass celebrated in Texas for Border Patrol agent
The FBI is still investigating whether the agents were attacked or if they fell into the culvert, but the incident reignited debate over border security.
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U.S. Bishops: Haiti cannot handle a return of 50,000 T.P.S. holders
D.H.S. has canceled Temporary Protective Status for Haitians, giving recipients until July 22, 2019, to leave the country.
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California declared itself a ‘sanctuary state’—but could that lead to more ICE raids?
Acting Director of ICE Thomas Homan has threatened that the state will face more ICE community activity as a result of its new sanctuary law.
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End of Temporary Protected Status could send 50,000 back to Haiti
A cholera epidemic, last year’s Hurricane Matthew and political upheaval have made Haiti a dicey place to return to.
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Protesters at bishops’ gathering ask for sanctuary, anti-war stance
As the U.S. bishops were beginning their fall assembly in Baltimore, also marking their 100th anniversary as a conference, a couple of nonviolent protesters gathered nearby.
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Poland strongly condemns racism, but defends weekend march
Masked participants had chanted “Sieg Heil” and “Ku Klux Klan” as well as “Pure Poland, white Poland” and “Clean blood, lucid mind.”
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Dreamers top priority for Hispanic ministry directors during Hill visits
“We know the faces, we know the stories. We cry with those who are hurting, and it’s sad to see young people feeling unsure about the future, who are just wanting to be a part of this country.”