Pope Francis denounced “the globalization of indifference” as he celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Square on the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sept. 29.
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Trump administration at odds with Catholic leaders on immigration policies
The U.S.C.C.B. and Jesuit leaders have renewed their criticism of the Trump administration’s treatment of migrants.
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Bishop Vasquez: Migrant children will suffer most under new Trump detention rule
“We oppose this rule that we believe is unlawful and inhumane. Countless children will be harmed by this new rule and this is simply not acceptable.”
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Pope Francis calls for quick action to prevent further migrant deaths
The pope’s appeal came after what authorities have called the worst shipwreck on the Mediterranean this year.
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Trump aims to protect persecuted Christians, but some aren’t sure he’s helping
An increasingly vocal band of advocates and experts says the Trump administration’s policies have failed to address many of the challenges faced by Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities abroad
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The Jesuit college that stepped up when a refugee shelter was overwhelmed
When the Vive Shelter in Buffalo, NY agreed to take in over 100 asylum seekers, they asked for help from the Buffalo community. Canisius College was among the community members that offered their resources.
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Migrant women fleeing violence find beauty and healing in embroidery
Any hand stitcher will tell you: To embroider or crochet slowly mends the spirit, stitch by stitch.
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A prayer for the migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border
An Encounter with Silence
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Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue
According to the Vatican, an estimated 250 migrants, refugees and rescue volunteers attended the Mass, which was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Pope Francis to celebrate Mass with migrants and refugees at the Vatican
The Mass July 8 will mark the sixth anniversary of the pope’s visit to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa.