Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has welcomed Pope Francis' message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, celebrated on 29 September. "Pope Francis emphasizes that every encounter with migrants is an encounter with Christ”, he said. “He urges us to respond with compassion."
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.
On 24 January, Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo participated in a webinar organized by Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues to discuss the Church's response to the rising number of unaccompanied and separated migrant children. ICMC Secretary General stated: “Jesus then showed us how to care for other people with their vulnerabilities, but he also saw the potential in the people and the strength that they have."
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