The Jesuit presidents wrote they are called "to embrace the entire human family, regardless of their immigration status or religious allegiance.”

In the wake of the elections, there’s been an “outpouring of inquiries and support” from congregations across the country that want to sign on as sanctuary sites.

“We are not going to engage in law enforcement activities solely based on someone’s immigration status."

The move to shut down the camp put further pressure on the British government to accept more of the refugees who have been piling up at Calais, especially the camp’s many unaccompanied children. Almost all the refugees had been hoping to make it to Britain. In mid-October, as the first young p

Catholic bishops on Tuesday chose for their top leadership posts two prelates from states touching Mexico.

“In our country, we need to start building bridges and bringing people together.”