Migration Archives

Currents News for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019

On the newscast: A frightening scene in Jersey City – a police shootout – multiple people killed including one officer; An attack […]

Diocesan Migration Day Mass Celebrates Diversity in Brooklyn and Queens

December 8, 2019

By Tim Harfmann The diocesan Migration Day Mass was a joyous display of Christian unity for families with roots all over the […]

On World Day of the Poor, Pope Shares Meal With Those in Need

November 18, 2019

By Melissa Butz After Mass for the third World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis sat at the table with all those […]

Pope Francis to Island of Mauritius: Defend the ‘Culture of Encounter’

September 9, 2019

By Melissa Butz Early on September 9, Pope Francis flew to the island of Mauritius to begin the final, eight-hour leg of […]

New White House Immigration Rule to Face Court Challenges

August 19, 2019

Currents News Staff Although the Trump administration has taken several steps to address the number of migrants congregating at the southern border […]

Homeland Security’s New Regulations Could Limit Legal Immigration to U.S.

August 12, 2019

By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (Catholic News Service) — The Trump administration announced Aug. 12 a plan to deny permanent legal immigration status […]

Pope Francis Prays for Lives Lost on Mediterranean Coast

July 29, 2019

Currents News Staff In the Sunday Angelus, on July 28 Pope Francis commented on what the United Nations called “the worst loss […]

Neighbors Build Human Barricade, Stopping Father From Being Detained by ICE

July 23, 2019

Currents News Staff For four hours, a man and his son sat inside of their car as two Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Currents News for Monday, July 22, 2019

July 22, 2019

On the newscast: A Catholic schoolgirl and her mom die when a fire rips through their Richmond Hill home. Desperate attempts to […]

Honduran Migrants Deported From Mexico Forced to Return