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Immigration policy

Confirmation: Catholic priest did not provide key reference in alkaline attacker’s asylum claim

February 06, 2024

The suspect in the Clapham chemical attack was primarily assisted in his asylum application by a Baptist minister and not the Catholic Church, it has emerged. Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, an Afghan, is suspected of throwing a corrosive alkaline substance over a woman and two children in South London, leaving the 31-year-old woman with such “life-changing”

US Bishops highlight nationwide threats to religious liberty

January 17, 2024

NEW YORK – A first-of-its-kind report from the U.S. Bishops’ Conference spotlights religious freedom concerns nationwide. It highlights a particular concern for attacks on houses of worship, as well as efforts by federal agencies to impose abortion and gender-related requirements. The 48-page report, published 16 January – to coincide with national religious freedom day –

Leading UK Catholic refugee agency ‘profoundly troubled’ by Rwanda plan

January 17, 2024

LEICESTER, UK – Britain’s chief Catholic refugee agency says the UK’s continued plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is “profoundly troubling”. This week, the British parliament is debating a Bill declaring that Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers. This would reverse the November 2023 ruling by the UK Supreme Court, which said

Catholic organisations oppose Trump’s plan for US-Mexico border wall

January 30, 2017

Catholic campaign groups and charities have come out against President Trump's immigrations policies