El Paso bishop calls for release of nonviolent migrants in detention
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow in the U.S. faster than anywhere else in the world,…
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As migrants face a closing door to the U.S., bishops accompany them
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service EL PASO, Texas — In anticipation of the 2019 World Day for Migrants and Refugees, a group of…
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A day of visiting the unwelcome, and a call to give them hope
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Up until July, 30-year-old Ingrid had a successful career as a pharmacist in her…
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Catholics urged to advocate for migrants
Kentucky’s four bishops — and their Catholic Charities agencies — are calling on pastors and parish leaders to educate parishioners statewide about the plight…
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Lights for Liberty shine bright in Louisville
Mara Whitford, an expectant mother, held a handwritten sign that said “I’d walk 1000s of miles for my baby, too” outside the Cathedral of…
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Vigil to be held at the Cathedral to highlight plight of migrants
The Archdiocese of Louisville will hold “Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps” July 12 on the steps of the Cathedral…
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Bishop tries to help migrants at international bridge in El Paso
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the U.S. border Diocese of El Paso, Texas, walked and prayed with a group of migrants at the Lerdo…
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As raid threats stoke fears, church leaders try to comfort immigrants
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service The president’s threats came and went in tweets, but priests, women and men religious, church-affiliated organizations and even…
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Catholics called to ‘welcome every stranger’
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer Catholics are called to welcome the stranger at the door and share the love of Christ with them, said…
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Share the Journey — Testimonials from DACA youth
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer In response to Pope Francis’ call for Catholics to “Share the Journey” of their lives with one another,…
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