Title 42: Controversy Over Border Health Policy
Immigrant and faith-based advocates continue to call for the end of Title 42 rapid expulsions of migrants at the border despite pushback from some members of Congress.
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns Celebrates House Vote on Build Back Better
We thank and congratulate the House of Representatives for passing the Build Back Better Act and call on the Senate to care for the common good and vote in favor of this historic legislation.
Justice for Immigrants in U.S. Policy
This is a abbreviated version of the issue brief on immigration as part our election briefs series, Faithful Voting and Global Concerns.
Maryknoll leadership statement on the ongoing “zero tolerance” and family separation crisis
As the leadership of the Maryknoll Sisters, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers and the Maryknoll Lay Missioners, we denounce the cruel and immoral “zero-tolerance” immigration policy enacted by the Trump Administration which has resulted in the separation of over 2,300 children from their parents, the criminal prosecution of anyone who crosses the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, and…
Pope Francis’ Historic Speech to Congress – Day Three of Papal Visit 2015
September 24, 2015 – Pope Francis made history today by becoming the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke of challenges that are complex, grave, and urgent. And he invoked four historical American figures who have shaped our fundamental values. Below are quotes from each topic the pope addressed. You can…
Pope Francis Pictures – Day Two of Papal Visit 2015
September 23, 2015 – Pope Francis attended four events in what proved to be a non-stop day. Two major themes emerged: climate change and immigration. First, the White House. In the morning, the pope delivered remarks at a welcoming ceremony at the White House. He indentified himself with immigrants, and described the urgent need to…
Immigration: Call-in day; November webinars
The following appeared in the November-December 2013 issue of NewsNotes.