Fear of the political crisis and, in particular, the targeting of the Catholic Church is driving many Nicaraguans to flee to the U.S. border in search of asylum, as panelists discussed during a March 6 event.
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MATAMOROS, Mexico (OSV News) Celebrating an outdoor Mass in a camp for migrants amid a cold and unrelenting rain, Jesuit Father Brian Strassburger preached patience. He spoke of "The Parable of the Ten Virgins" from the Gospel of Matthew, urging the assembled migrants to "wait well" as they bided their time in trying conditions.
CBP One was launched in January to make immigration at the southern border more orderly, but it threw up obstacles for some of the people most in need of protection.
Leaders of pro-migrant organizations in the U.S. participated in the 'We Say Welcome' bilingual gathering marking three years since Title 42 was invoked.