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US bishops, Catholic Charities named in immigration probe
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA is among more than 200 non-governmental organisations named in a congressional probe for aiding immigrants during former president Joe Biden’s administration. Source: OSV News.
Australia grants almost 1000 humanitarian visas to people fleeing Gaza conflict
Almost 1000 Palestinian and Israeli nationals have been offered temporary humanitarian visas in Australia since October, new data shows, as the six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza begins. Source: The Guardian.
‘Christmas miracle’ sees family reunited after 12-year separation
It was a Christmas to remember for former Tamil refugee Redson Selvam as he joyfully reunited with his family after 12 long years of separation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Catholic organisations in US reiterate support for immigrants
United States Catholic organisations have reiterated their “solidarity with immigrants” and shared what the first 100 days of a second Trump administration may bring on immigration policy. Source: OSV News.
Labor seeks to send former immigration detainees to third country
Australia will pay third-party countries to accept former immigration detainees who can’t be deported back home under Labor’s response to the High Court ruling that has freed non-citizens with criminal records from electronic monitoring devices and curfews. Source: SMH.
Irish bishops call on nation to welcome migrants
As the Republic of Ireland promises a firmer stance against migrants, the Irish bishops have issued a statement calling the nation “to welcome migrants so as to support the defence of their inalienable rights”. Source: Crux.
No visas issued to Palestinians since May, data reveals
Nearly 500 requests for asylum have been lodged by Palestinians since June, with no applications being approved or rejected, newly released data by the Department of Home Affairs revealed. Source: News.com.au.
Irish archbishop calls for mature conversation about migrants and refugees
The leader of the Church in Ireland has called for the conversation on refugees and migrants to “mature up” as he expressed concern over the “myths and falsehoods” pedalled on social media. Source: The Tablet.
Study shows nearly half of migrants worldwide are Christian
A new analysis by the Pew Research Centre has found that nearly half of the estimated 280 million people worldwide who live outside their country of birth are Christian, with migrants to the United States from Mexico and the Philippines making up a substantial portion. Source: CNA.