Admitting fewer refugees ‘runs counter’ to U.S. values, say USCCB leaders
WASHINGTON — A proposal to reduce the number of refugee admissions to the United States to fewer than 30,000 “would be wholly counter to…
Central Americans want to stay home; development programs help that happen
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Vanessa Urbina understands how young people in Central America, not seeing an opportunity for work or…
Court allows Trump administration to bar asylum-seekers for now
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order late Sept. 11 that will temporarily allow the Trump…
Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells new bishops
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — New bishops need to prepare for a life filled with God’s surprises, with daily plans…
Dorian recovery work shows ‘we are your brother’s keeper,’ says volunteer
By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service MIAMI — As catastrophic as Hurricane Dorian was, the characteristic optimism of Bahamians will help soften the painful…
El Paso Diocese uses new fund to help migrants near border
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — During the summer of 2019, the bishop of El Paso, Texas, decided his diocese would open…
Response to 9/11 was ‘rescue, rebuild and renew,’ says Cardinal Dolan
By Catholic News Service NEW YORK — In preparing to mark the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York Cardinal Timothy M….
Memories of 9/11 attacks linger for former fire department chaplain
By Allyson Escobar Catholic News Service BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Msgr. John Delendick, a longtime New York Fire Department chaplain who is currently pastor of…
Congo’s cardinal-designate has lifelong passion for human rights
By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England (CNS) — Congo’s new cardinal will use his position to highlight Africa’s problems, while also bringing…
Florida senators ask Trump to waive visa requirements for some Bahamians
By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service MIAMI — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, two Florida Republican senators have asked President Donald Trump to…