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The Church and Immigration

Migrants in Detention Have Right to Spiritual Care, Speakers Say
Monday, November 16, 2009
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Migrants and refugees in prisons and detention centers have the same right to spiritual assistance as any other person, a U.S. bishop told a Vatican meeting.
 
Pope: Immigrants Can Make Key Contributions to Society
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—People should not look upon immigrants as problems, but as fellow brothers and sisters who can be valuable contributors to society, Pope Benedict XVI said.
 
Bishop: Heading Border Diocese 'a Powerful Learning Experience'
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
WASHINGTON (CNS)—Being the bishop of a border diocese has proven "a powerful learning experience," said Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz.

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background information
From St. Anthony Messenger magazine

From Catholic Update, St. Anthony Messenger Press

Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, 2004

From St. Anthony Messenger magazine

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2003

The Catholic campaign for immigration reform, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops




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