Tag: Immigration
Affirm that seeking asylum is not a crime.
Catholic Leaders Issue Statement Urging Humane Action Towards Those Seeking Protection
October 29, 2018 WASHINGTON— Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services,Read More
National leaders from the Evangelical Immigration Table sent a letter asking the Trump administration to admit more refugees,,,,
Evangelical Leaders Object to Trump Administration Refugee Call, Call for Increase
By EIT Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 19, 2018) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday a ceiling of just 30,000 refugee admissions for fiscal year (FY) 2019, far lower than whatRead More
Evangelical refugee assistance charity urges a restored cap of 75,000
World Relief Denounces State Department FY19 Refugee Cap
Baltimore, Md (Sept. 17, 2018). – Today, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in a press conference the Administration’s refugee policy for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes a decision toRead More
A Statement from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Catholic Cardinal states “Separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral.”
June 13, 2018 Fort Lauderdale, FL—”At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve the right to life. The Attorney General’s recent decision elicits deep concern because it potentially stripsRead More
U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Administration to Keep Families Together
June 1, 2018 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security has recently acknowledged implementation of the policy. . . of separating families arriving at the U.S./Mexico Border. Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop ofRead More
