Migration Archives

Church Leaders Urge That Migrants Not Be Forgotten During Coronavirus Pandemic

March 30, 2020

By Christopher White, National Correspondent NEW YORK — Catholic leaders across the globe are pleading that migrants and refugees not be forgotten […]

Pope’s Favorite Nun Inspires New Yorkers to Advocate for Migrants at the Border

February 20, 2020

By Emily Drooby Every day, Sister Norma Pimentel fights the surging humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Now, she’s in New York […]

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 […]