Lampedusa’s Symbolism Cuts Both Ways
COMMENTARY: Pope Leo’s call for hospitality is measured and faithful, but grand gestures can take on meanings beyond their intended message — with consequences that should not be ignored.
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Pope Leo XIV: Migrants Lost at Sea Are Victims of Choices Made and Unmade
Celebrating Mass on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to respond to migration with long-term policies rooted in human dignity.
America at 250: The Freedom to Build Something Lasting
COMMENTARY: People continue to stream to the United States not only because of what she was or is, but also because of what she will be.
Immigration Enforcement Harms Children, Drives Family Separation, Speakers at Democratic Forum Say
More than 3,800 children, including 20 infants, were detained by U.S. immigration authorities from January to October 2025, according to data shared by the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic.
Catholic Rep. Salazar Promotes Legislation to Update 'Archaic' Immigration Laws
Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record.
Bishops Should Bring Fullness of Catholic Teaching to the Immigration Debate
COMMENTARY: If Catholics in the pews come to believe there is only one ‘Catholic’ position on immigration policy, something essential in the Church’s own teaching has gone missing.
The Global Debate on Immigration Isn’t Cooling Down
COMMENTARY: Recent events in Spain, South Africa and Kuwait have underscored the scope of the challenge and the seemingly intractable nature of issues surrounding immigration, citizenship and national identity.
Democratic Lawmaker Asks ICE Director If He’s ‘Going to Hell’ in Fiery Hearing
Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.
Amid Unrest Over Immigration Enforcement, USCCB President Calls for ‘Holy Hour for Peace’
‘Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by fear or loss,’ Archbishop Coakley said.
Initiative Launches to Support Catholic Church’s Ministry to Migrants
Catholic research groups are assisting the Church in organizing public accompaniment, witness, and parish training to help show solidarity with immigrants and refugees.
