“… Beyond medals and achievement, the Olympics shine a light on how talent and opportunity transcend borders” There is simply no celebrating the 2026 Winter Olympics without also celebrating the immigrant roots of Team USA – just look at the numbers. “Team USA is comprised of athletes who were...
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During a time when those standing at the bully pulpit seek only to divide and instill fear about immigrants who call the United States their home, it’s important that we remember that we’re talking about people, all of whom have their own unique stories, perspectives, hopes and contributions to...
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The administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions to just 7,500 individuals in the next fiscal year will strand thousands of vetted refugees who were waiting to begin new lives in America A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash...
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On World Refugee Day 2025, solidarity with displaced people must go beyond words and translate into actions, say directly impacted individuals, their advocates, faith voices, and international leaders. At a time of record displacement and shrinking support, we always choose solidarity over silence.This #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour refugees not just...
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to ascend to the papacy, died on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. The pope had been hospitalized for weeks after contracting double pneumonia and various infections, and was released last month. Just this past weekend, on Easter...
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Earlier this month, Pope Francis wrote a powerful letter condemning the Trump administration’s demonization of migrants and plans for mass deportation. “I have closely followed the major crisis that is taking place in the United States with the initiation of a program of mass deportations,” Francis wrote to U.S....
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The 2024 Summer Olympics closed on Sunday, and Team USA once again dominated the games, winning an astounding 126 medals, including 40 gold medals. Contributors to this incredible medal count included a number of athletes with immigrant roots. Gymnast Suni Lee, the daughter of a refugee born in Laos,...
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Naomi Girma is a proud daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and a Stanford University graduate with a degree in computational linguistics. She has been described as “one of the best defenders in the world” by one of her former soccer teammates. She may soon add Olympic medalist to her inspiring...
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A Catholic deanery in the San Francisco Bay Area has established a refugee support committee to help recent arrivals integrate into their new communities with greater ease. The Alameda Deanery’s Welcome the Stranger (WTS) program, inspired by Pope Francis’ ongoing call to welcome the stranger, has already assisted several...
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The IOC Refugee Olympic Team was met with resounding applause at Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. They were led by Cameroon-born boxer Cindy Ngamba and Syria-born taekwondo athlete Yahya Al Ghotany, who had the honor of being designated flag bearers for what is only...
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