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Exclusive | An Interview with the New Papal Nuncio to the U.S.
Archbishop Christophe Pierre speaks with America's Matt Malone, S.J.
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
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
Beyond the Wall: Stories from the other side of the immigration crisis
President Donald Trump’s journey to the White House began with a simple promise: “I will build a great, great wall.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Gas Hike Fuels Disorder Around Mexico
Social unrest swept across Mexico in early January as protests over a hike in gasoline prices escalated into acts of looting, riots and blockades of highways.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
A World of People on the Move Reviewed for National Migration Week
As National Migration Week concludes, Jill Marie Gerschutz-Bell, a senior policy and legislative specialist for Catholic Relief Services, discusses the conflicts and crises that are forcing people from their communities in the Middle East, Africa and Central America.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis: It’s time to fix overcrowded prisons
The pope invited everyone to pray for all prisoners in the world, and that prisons focus on rehabilitation.
Posted inFaith, Signs Of the Times
Colombia Peacemakers
In an unexpected diplomatic initiative to consolidate the fragile peace accord in Colombia, Pope Francis on Dec. 14 brought together the country’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, and his archrival, former president Senator Álvaro Uribe, a strong opponent of the accord.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis’ schedule is even more ambitious in 2017.
Francis said that at his stage of life one has to move even faster.
Posted inFaith, News
Brazilian Cardinal Arns, 95, remembered for his fight for human rights
Sao Paulo Cardinal Odilo Scherer said his predecessor “gave his life to God after having generously dedicated it to his brothers in this world.”