Tenafly teens help refugees during ‘powerful’ service trip
They helped Haitian, African, and South American refugees during a trip to Portland, Maine, this summer.
Tag: migrants
Religious congregations help US-bound migrants stranded near the Darién Gap
CAPURGANA, Colombia — Jairo Hurtado entered the Darién jungle with all of his belongings stuffed into a backpack. He wore rubber boots to keep his feet dry on the muddy … Learn More
Mercy House helping a growing number of migrants and refugees
Newark celebrates five years with plans to expand into Union, Bergen counties.
El Papa Francisco: Nadie puede ser indiferente ante las “masacres silenciosas” de migrantes
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Lamentando las “masacres silenciosas” de personas inocentes que murieron mientras cruzaban el mar Mediterráneo en busca de una vida mejor en otro lugar, el mundo debe … Learn More
With refugees at heart of Pope Francis’ pontificate, Vatican dicastery carries out church’s outreach to them
ROME — Pope Francis is one of the strongest advocates championing those forced to flee their homelands due to conflict, persecution and other adversities as he repeatedly urges “to welcome, … Learn More
U.S. bishops with Mexico-bordering dioceses reaffirm humanitarian commitment
Eight U.S. Catholic bishops whose dioceses share a border with Mexico reaffirmed their commitment to promoting human dignity and their cooperation with government officials as the church and its partner … Learn More
Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Safe, organized, legal, and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. “If this is not recognized, there is a risk that fear … Learn More
Room in the inn: American priest in Italy offers hope to young migrants
ISERNIA, Italy (CNS) — After being shot by gangsters, Jeremiah Kelechi fled his home in Nigeria, traversed the Sahara, dodged battling militias in Libya and boarded a small, precarious boat … Learn More