The Vatican, the US and the Border: Several Points to Ponder
COMMENTARY: For those wanting a more grounded conversation on the topic of migration, there are several things to keep in mind.
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From Border Crossings to Bishop: A Story of Faith and Immigration
The first bishop from El Salvador in the Archdiocese of Washington discusses the Pope’s recent letter on immigration and shares why we are a people of hope.
Border Czar Tom Homan: Faith and Policy at a Crossroads
The Former Border Patrol Agent’s Ambitious Plans to Reform U.S. Immigration Policy May Put Him on a Collision Course With U.S. Bishops
Texas’ Battle With Catholic Migrant Ministries Raises Religious-Liberty Concerns
Some say the government’s crackdown on groups like Annunciation House infringes upon believers’ right to live out their faith through service, while others contend the state is animated by concern for the rule of law, not anti-Catholic bias.
‘We’ve Got a Big Mess Here’
EDITORIAL: While U.S. politicians of all stripes maneuver to score points for their side on the humanitarian disaster that is immigration, the Catholic Church’s perspective stands out and is more sensible than many people realize.
Biden Administration to Build Miles of New Border Wall in Texas
In addition to the new wall in Starr County in the Rio Grande Valley sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that it would also be replacing fencing in portions of the border in California and Arizona as well as installing additional detection technology, lighting and access roads.
U.S. Bishops Condemn ‘Secure the Border Act of 2023’
The bill proposes to crack down on the record number of migrants who have been crossing the border under the Biden administration.
No Easy Solutions
EDITORIAL: Since President Biden took office, there has been a flood of unaccompanied minor children to the nation’s southern border, seeking entry to the U.S.
US Catholics Clash on Border Surge, Immigration
A front-line priest who has been serving migrants for the last eight years says what’s needed are ‘open hearts’ and some legislative reforms, but not necessarily ‘open borders.’
