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Yes, laws must be observed, but the real issue is, what can we do to help the children?

They are children. What gets lost in all of the emotion and polemic about the laws broken by the unaccompanied minors being detained at the U.S./Mexico border is the fact that we are talking about children: all of them under the age of 18, some of them as young as 5; frightened, alone, away from home and now part of a political debate that focuses on the law rather than on these children. >>>

La ley debe de seguirse, ¿pero y los niños?

Son niños. Lo que se pierde dentro de todas las emociones y polémica acerca de la ruptura de las leyes por los menores que han sido detenidos en la frontera México/Americana es el hecho de que estamos hablando de niños: todos menores de 18 años de edad, algunos tan pequeños como 5 años de edad; asustados, solos, lejos de sus hogares y ahora parte de un debate político que se enfoca en la ley en lugar de en esos niños. >>>

Vatican statement on meeting of Pope Francis and President Obama

(Vatican Radio) The Vatican Press Office has released a statement on Thursday morning’s meeting between Pope Francis and U.S President Barack Obama. The statement notes that the two leaders discussed “current international themes” and expressed the hope that “in areas of conflict there would be respect for humanitarian and international law and a negotiated solution between the parties involved.” >>>

Pope and Obama discuss religious freedom, life issues, immigration

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In their first encounter, Pope Francis received U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27 for a discussion that touched on several areas of tension between the Catholic Church and the White House, including religious freedom and medical ethics. >>>

Sister Karla McKinnie Visits Ghana, West Africa

After an uneventful trip from Salt Lake City and Seattle, Holy Cross Sisters Karla McKinnie and Mary Ellen Johnson were greeted at the Accra, Ghana airport on Nov. 13 by Sister Margaret Mary (Maggie) Nimo, Area Superior, and driven directly to Kasoa, an hour from Accra, where they had lunch and settled into their rooms. The saga with the oppressive heat began while they rested from the journey. The next morning they met some of the sisters and St. Mary’s College volunteers at breakfast. Sister Lucy Lalsangzuali, from India, who is in Ghana for part of an internship in school leadership, took Sister Karla on a tour of Our Lady of Holy Cross School, run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. There were close to 400 students, grades PK through sixth grade. Sister Esther Adjoa Entsiwah, CSC has established a wonderful program, which Sister Karla enjoyed seeing in action. >>>

Immigration bill passes the U.S. Senate, moves to an uncertain fate in House

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The diverse coalition of faith, labor, business and civil rights activists who are trying to rework the nation’s immigration system celebrated the June 27 Senate passage of a massive reform bill.

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Bishops: A 'tragic day for marriage'

WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops said the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 rulings on same-sex marriage were a "tragic day for marriage and our nation."

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Utah interest in deferred action reflects national trend

SALT LAKE CITY — Ricardo, 24, and Maria, 21, have a 1-year-old child and, like most parents, they want the best for their child. >>>

Católicos se trabajan para informar a la comunidad acerca de la nueva ley migratoria

SALT LAKE CITY- Los Ministerios de la Santa Cruz, la oficina de enlace gubernamental de la Diócesis Católica de Salt Lake City y la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón se han unido para apoyar a los Católicos que necesiten ayuda con el proceso de la nueva legislación acerca de la ley migratoria Dream Act. >>>