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When loved one goes to prison, Catholic ministry walks with families
Sue and John Killeen of Drexel Hill lead the Mary Mother of Captives ministry in the Philadelphia area. John visits men in prison and helps transition them back to society, while Sue aids up to 112 families in a mutual support group.
Judge rules to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
A district court judge ruled the Biden administration had violated a law that dictates what procedures agencies must go through to implement certain policies, including an immigration policy of the Trump administration.
Life ‘will never be like before’ following earthquake in Haiti, says local priest
A devastating 7.2 quake that has killed some 1,300 is the latest disaster to strike the Caribbean's poorest nation, and Oblate Father Eugène Almonor is organizing prayers to "implore the Lord" for his native land.
U.S. bishops support immigration provisions in $3.5 trillion spending bill
The U.S. bishops' migration chair said Aug. 12 that Catholic leaders were pleased the federal budget spending plan passed by the Senate a day earlier would provide "lawful permanent status to qualified immigrants."
Gangs, economy in crisis complicate Haiti disaster efforts
Saturday's earthquake, which left many people living outside, came on the heels of July's presidential assassination, an economic and ongoing political crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and an active storm season -- a tropical depression was bearing down this week.
Biden administration grapples with ‘convoluted’ immigration messaging
Even after Vice President Kamala Harris said in a speech in Guatemala "Do not come," Central Americans aren't listening, as condition there worsen. The summer has seen a surge in migration to the U.S., as with previous administrations.
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
Hours before the Taliban seized the capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens. He prayed Aug. 15 that "the clamor of weapons might cease and solutions can be found at the table of dialogue."
Here’s where to donate to help agencies respond to the Haiti earthquake
Numerous organizations, including Catholic agencies, are accepting donations to assist with their emergency response to the Haiti earthquake.
Priest killed, one missing as church assesses damage from Haiti quake
Some 1,300 people had been killed, 5,700 were injured and 30,250 families needed shelter after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti Aug. 14. Those numbers were expected to rise as a tropical depression headed toward the island.
U.S. Cardinal Burke on ventilator, ‘serious but stable’
The retired Vatican official who travels extensively has been hospitalized, sedated and put on a ventilator less than one week after telling people he tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.