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New study on Catholic attitudes on migrants, immigration and refugees

The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), affiliated with Georgetown University, last month published a study on Catholic attitudes toward immigration, migrants, and refugees. It is a significant study, not just about attitudes on migrant issues but also about Catholic attitudes on other social issues. Catholic social teaching has been a concerted effort of the Church to apply moral teaching to everyday life issues.

GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump’s direction

Delegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump's political positions, many in his own words.

In boisterous State of the Union, Biden calls for Ukraine aid, abortion law and immigration reforms

The state of the union "is strong and getting stronger," President Joe Biden said in his March 7 address.

Catholic immigration advocates express concern about Senate’s proposed border deal

Key Senate negotiators Feb. 4 released an approximately $118 billion emergency national security bill that would send a fresh wave of aid to Ukraine as that nation fends off Russia's invasion and would implement strict new migration policies for the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas immigration bill will likely face legal challenge

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, is expected to sign an immigration bill that would make it a state crime to cross into Texas from Mexico. Catholic organizations including the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops have opposed the legislation.

At synod prayer service, pope calls for immigration reform with a heart

In his reflection, Pope Francis called for the reform of immigration policies to increase regular, legal channels for migration, recognizing national economic and demographic policies, but always putting "the most vulnerable at the center."

GOP presidential candidates debate abortion, immigration at Reagan library

Seven Republican candidates joined the Republican National Committee's second debate of their party's presidential primary process in California, sparring over topics including immigration, China policy, abortion and the economy.

Considering immigration in light of justice

The influx of immigrants is often portrayed as problematic. But is it so?

Supreme Court examines Biden’s immigration enforcement policy

Supreme Court justices Nov. 29 examined a Biden administration policy that placed the arrest and deportation of some unauthorized immigrants over others.

Immigration advocates say DACA ruling should push Congress to act

Catholic immigration advocates are emphasizing that the Oct. 5 ruling by a federal appeals court -- finding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful -- sends another signal that permanent legislation is needed to protect young immigrants from deportation and put them on a path to U.S. citizenship.

Archbishop Hebda: Immigration policy should include mercy

Standing alongside a banner reading “Dignity Not Detention” Aug. 9, Archbishop Bernard Hebda said that despite the world’s moral complexities, “any time that there is a policy or law that has such a detrimental effect upon families, that it’s wrong.”

Texas bishops call for immigration reform after migrant deaths in trailer

The Texas Catholic bishops urged immigration reform, saying it is necessary to prevent what happened to 53 migrants discovered dead and dying inside a trailer June 27 from happening again.
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