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Marilyn Miranda, 9, draped in a Salvadoran flag, attends an immigration rally with her mother outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington June 4, 2019. (CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters) For years, the U.S. policy on the southern border has focused on security above all else. Under former President Trump, for example, the United States implemented a zero-tolerance policy that led to thousands of children being separated from their families. The administration also put into force the Migrant Protection...

Jesuit Father James Martin, author and editor at large of America magazine, proclaims the Gospel at a Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City June 29, 2019. Father Martin assisted the New York-based Tyler Clementi Foundation in contacting U.S. Catholic bishops about signing a statement of support for efforts to stop bullying of LGBT youth. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) Jan. 27, 2021 Catholic News Service NEW YORK -- At least 10 U.S. Catholic bishops have signed a statement s...

U.S. bishops support initiative to stop bullying of LGBT youth Altar server Angelo Alcasabas prepares the altar during an annual "Pre-Pride Festive Mass" at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City June 29, 2019. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) By Catholic News Service • Posted January 27, 2021 NEW YORK (CNS) — At least 10 U.S. Catholic bishops have signed a statement supporting the Tyler Clementi Foundation in standing up for at-risk LGBT youth in the United States and speaking out ag...