El Salvador

Catholic groups decry end of immigration protection for Salvadorans

As the Catholic Church in the U.S. began observing National Migration Week, a time to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, immigrants, refugees, and human trafficking victims, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it would end an immigration program for thousands of Salvadorans, one of the largest groups of modern-day immigrants in the country and one that includes many Catholics.

Bishops’ migration chairman asks for extension of immigration status

The head of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration said some migrants from Honduras and El Salvador cannot safely return to their home countries in the near future and should have a special immigration permit extended.

Chicago youth travel to El Salvador, bring back ideas for dealing with gangs

Young Latino Catholics from Chicago's southwest side, who recently visited El Salvador, want to apply in Brighton Park what they learned about how a community deals with gang violence.

Salvadoran cardinal-designate dedicates appointment to Blessed Romero

Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez dedicated his appointment as El Salvador's first Catholic cardinal to his longtime friend and mentor, Blessed Oscar Romero, a slain archbishop who has come to symbolize the small Central American country's fight for justice.

Pope announces new cardinals from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos, Salvador

Pope Francis announced he will create five new cardinals June 28; the new cardinals-designate come from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos and El Salvador.

Remembering Romero: Local guitarist pays tribute to the late archbishop in song

Pope Francis and local musician Rob Hahn have both “put an exclamation point” on the life of Oscar Romero. Pope Francis named the Salvadoran archbishop a martyr for the faith earlier this year, inspiring Hahn to offer his own tribute through music.

Teachers hoping El Salvador trip provides lessons for students

Seven Catholic school educators left June 15 for a week-long immersion trip to El Salvador.

El Salvador benefiting from clean water projects

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