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.
Immigration
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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.
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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.
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Pass a Dream Act, but don’t sacrifice the parents
The fight for the Dreamers is a fight for every immigrant.
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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
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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.
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I am Catholic—and I don’t know what I’m supposed to believe about immigration
Sincere questions for my friends on both sides of the immigration debate
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Jesuit Universities defend DACA students
Students, faculty, and staff at Jesuit Universities around the country push back against the Trump administration’s plan to end DACA, a policy which could lead to the deportation of students at Jesuit Schools. Special Thanks to the Los Angeles Loyolan. Their coverage of the LMU demonstration here.
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Time to move from outrage to action on DACA, Fordham University president says
Jesuit and other Catholic academic leaders are ready to protect the Dreamers in their communities from deportation forces.
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Wife, mother describes trauma she felt during recent deportation attempt
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — It was a typical day for Maira Bordonabe last spring. “I dropped my children off for school, then I spent some time in (adoration),” said the married mother of two children, ages 7 and 12, and a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis. On that typical spring day as […]