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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9 Things to Know About the Catholic Church’s ‘Magna Carta’ of Migration
The 1952 document of Pope Pius XII was cited by Pope Francis in his letter to U.S. bishops.
Migration Helps Offset Serious Problem of Low Birth Rate in Rich Countries, Pope Francis Says
Pope Francis called low birth rates “a very serious problem” and lamented, as he has on previous occasions, that despite the low birth rate “rich countries aren’t having children.”
Cardinal Tagle Chokes Up While Recalling Grandfather’s Migration Story
The Filipino cardinal explained that his maternal grandfather was born in China, but his mother sent him to live in the Philippines due to poverty.
Life After ISIS: Christians Are Leaving Iraq Due to Ongoing Security Concerns
A new report names Australia as one of the primary locations where Iraqi Christians emigrate, with at least 139,000 moving there since 2007.
Vatican, US Diverge on UN’s ‘Global Compact on Migration’
The Holy See is one of the new agreement’s strongest supporters, but the Trump administration has rejected it as an unjustified intrusion on national sovereignty.
