Immigration: A Catholic Response

Rooted in the Gospel and the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching, Catholic principles of migration include:

• Persons have the right to find opportunities in their homeland.
• Persons have the right to migrate to support themselves and their families.
• Sovereign nations have the right to control their borders.
• Refugees and asylum seekers should be afforded protection.
• The human dignity and human rights of undocumented migrants should be respected.

Get the facts on the myths surrounding immigration and the Church's position on immigration legislation. 

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