On 8 July, H.E. Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino issued a decree granting dispensation from Sunday and holy‑day Mass for faithful who genuinely fear U.S. immigration enforcement raids. Parishioners are encouraged instead to pray, read scripture or watch Mass remotely.
Pope Francis reshaped the Church’s response to migration by founding the Migrants and Refugees Section, a dedicated Vatican office within the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and promoting local action, compassion, and advocacy through partnerships with Catholic organizations.
Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay, Australia, announced the creation of the Migrant and Refugee Oceania Network to support migrants and refugees across the region. The network aims to unify, address urgent challenges, and elevate regional voices through advocacy and collaboration.
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, chairman of the Committee on Migration for USCCB voiced his concerns regarding the new executive action on the border, which would prevent migrants who entered illegally to seek asylum. USCCB is urging the President to reverse course and adopt a more humane approach.
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