Catholic Church members publish immgration reform letter
618 views · Published 13 December 2011 · 1:52 · Indexed 22 October 2026
Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2011 · News & Politics
As the political debate in Washington continues about immigration reform in the United States the Catholic Church stands a clear ground they say the nation currently lacks humane and effective immigration laws and add that it's impossible to deport the nearly 11-million undocumented workers already here.
Bishop Daniel Flores says this is a humanitarian issue that required the support of the church.
Catholic charities case worker John Lopez says about 10 to 15 undocumented immigrants reach out to them looking for help.
He says the numbers continue to rise as many people head to the U.S. looking to escape their countries.
On this special day for Catholics, the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Flores and 32 others, including Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Pena published a letter urging for immigration reform and delivering hope.
Both Flores and Pena say they don't encourage breaking the law, but say that as American Citizens they have the responsibility to address these issues and as church leaders an even greater responsibility.
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