Pope Francis said Catholics should offer assistance to families settling in a new country, and, as Lent begins, he called on Catholics not to make excuses when it comes to giving to those asking for change.
Refugees
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What Trump conservatives and refugees both want: a place to call home
The attraction of Trump’s brand of conservatism is that it recognizes the meaning in place, patriotism and culture.
Posted inFilm, Politics & Society
Pope Francis calls on world leaders to welcome migrants
Speaking at a Vatican international forum on migrants, Pope Francis condemns “populist rhetoric” and calls for a “change of attitude” in welcoming migrants.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Protecting the world’s migrants and refugees is a moral imperative
The pope’s emphasis on protecting undocumented workers is particularly significant for Europe and the United States, where the treatment of refugees and migrants has been a consistent challenge.
Posted inFaith, Video
What does the Bible say about welcoming refugees and migrants?
What does the Bible say about helping refugees, migrants and foreigners? James Martin, S.J., explains that it’s pretty clear.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Searching for connections in the Vietnamese diaspora
The challenge of invisibility is paramount in ‘The Refugees.’
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Meet my dad: The Republican who’s hosting Muslim refugees
Here’s why one conservative thinks we need more Muslims in this country, not less.
Posted inPolitics & Society
Meet my dad: The Republican who’s hosting Muslim refugees
“Immigrants are the last ones most of us know who are looking for a handout from anyone.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Viet Thanh Nguyen writes about the refugees we don’t remember anymore
The author of “The Sympathizer” has a new book of short stories about Vietnamese-Americans who do not fit stereotypes.
Posted inFaith, Features
What happens when a family of refugees is invited to live with a community of Jesuits?
An Ethiopian family arrived in Malta as refugees. A Jesuit community welcomed them.