In an interview with America, Sister Normal Pimental talks about her involvement with Pope Francis’ “Share the Journey” campaign.
Immigration
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic groups decry end of special immigration status for Sudan
“This is a cruel and inhumane decision,” said Jeanne Atkinson, CLINIC’s executive director. “There is absolutely no need to send people who are living peacefully, raising their children and contributing to the American economy and society back to a country where their lives could immediately be put at risk.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis launches Caritas campaign to assist victims of forced migration
The Caritas campaign is calling for a week of prayer and action for the world’s 66 million forcibly displaced people, running from Oct. 7 through 13.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Mexico’s earthquakes are a chance for cross-border solidarity. How will we respond?
The earthquake feels like yet another crisis tearing at our transnational families. The earthquake was a natural disaster, but the many ways American society fails to value the lives of foreigners, of immigrants, of its own citizens, because of their skin color or their Latino heritage is a disaster of our own making.
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Pope Francis says he’s worried about growing anti-migrant sentiment
Pope Francis said he is worried that even Catholics are arguing against accepting more migrants and refugees into their communities, and they often cite an ill-defined “‘moral obligation’ to preserve the original cultural and religious identity” of their nations.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
How the new Supreme Court term will impact the future of immigration, religious freedom and more
The court is scheduled to hear cases relating to immigration, religious freedom, federalism, voting, employee rights and federal court jurisdiction over foreign governments and corporations.
Posted inExplainer, Politics & Society
Five ways you can help Dreamers affected by the end of DACA
From calling legislators to organizing parish activities, you can mobilize on behalf of vulnerable undocumented youths.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Pass a Dream Act, but don’t sacrifice the parents
The fight for the Dreamers is a fight for every immigrant.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Pope Francis on climate change, DACA repeal, and a black eye
Pope Francis says climate change deniers should “ask the scientists” and suggests the repeal of DACA is “not pro-life.” Plus, he explains his black eye, More: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/09/11/pope-francis-says-daca-repeal-not-pro-life-and-refutes-climate-change
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Bannon and Feinstein remind us that anti-Catholic bigotry is a bipartisan problem
Neither the Republican or Democratic party can be the home of the Catholic voter.