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Father Tom Smith, OFM Conv., welcomed Lorena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant, to the Holy Retreat Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. (J.D. Long-Garcia)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
“It’s not just, ‘I’ll pray for you.’ We need to do something personally for them.”
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is applauded as he arrives for his Jan. 20, 2017 swearing-in as the country's 45th president at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (CNS photo/Rick Wilking, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyYour Take
Our readers
Although many readers were dismayed by being asked to pick a “best” policy, 31 percent of respondents told America that restrictions on abortion were Mr. Trump’s best policy.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Antonio De Loera-Brust
Democrats, and the Republicans who understand Dreamers are owed protection, could take a lesson from people of color around the country in how to navigate a political process tainted by racism. The lives of 800,000 Dreamers depend on it.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
“Separating fathers from families has been going on for a while. But now, even mothers are being separated from their children.”
Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo concelebrates Mass on Jan. 21 at St. Joseph Church in Jifna, West Bank. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)
Politics & SocietyNews
Judith Sudilovsky - Catholic News Service
Bishop Elizondo was among 10 Hispanic U.S. bishops visiting the Holy Land to advocate for "bridges not walls."
Pope Francis greets the crowd before celebrating Mass at Lobito beach in Iquique, Chile, Jan. 18. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“There is no Christian joy when doors are closed; there is no Christian joy when others are made to feel unwanted,” the pope said.