Tag: migrants
Pope Francis says Christians have ‘moral duty’ to help migrants, refugees
VATICAN CITY -- Christians have a moral obligation to show God's care for all those who are marginalized, especially migrants and refugees, Pope Francis...
Catholic parishioners in Trinidad step up to aid Venezuelan migrants when...
LA ROMAINE, Trinidad and Tobago -- A 7-year-old is so hyperactive, he requires an change in activity every 10 to 15 minutes. There's been...
The difficulties encountered by good Samaritans today: Opinion
In these times, it is good to reflect once again on the parable of the good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) because along our southern border...
“U.S. citizen by chance,” Sister Norma Pimentel shares stories from the...
ST. LOUIS -- If Sister Norma Pimentel has said it once, she has said it dozens of times: She is "a U.S. citizen by...
Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue
VATICAN CITY -- Christians are called to follow the spirit of the beatitudes by comforting the poor and the oppressed, especially migrants and refugees...
Nations stirring up nationalism betray their mission, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Migrants are not a threat to a nation’s culture, traditions and values, Pope Francis said.
Every nation is a product of immigration...
Pope Francis gives topical interview on arms dealing, immigration, abortion and...
VATICAN CITY — Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in...
Pope in Morocco: Highlighting Catholic-Muslim ‘dialogue of solidarity’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis wanted to go to Morocco in December to draw attention to the need for international cooperation in assisting migrants...
Catholic-run respite center for immigrants ordered shuttered by Texas municipality
WASHINGTON -- A group of city commissioners in the border city of McAllen, Texas, voted in mid-February to remove from a building a popular...
Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says
VATICAN CITY — In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others,...