The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement that urges the American government to reform the immigration system with “fair and humane treatment” of immigrants.
The bishops called for an immigration policy that welcomes refugees and creates a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who entered the United States illegally but have been here for many years. They also called for a safe and secure border and policies that deter dangerous criminal activity on the southern border. You can read the full article on Catholic News Agency here.
The Missouri Catholic Conference’s latest issue of Messenger discusses Catholic teaching on immigration and work on clearing up common misconceptions. You can read it here.