Fear at Chicago Church Highlights US Bishops' Efforts
A recent incident at a Chicago church has brought attention to the US Catholic bishops' efforts to protect migrants' right to worship.
In response to the Trump administration's rollback of a policy prohibiting immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, the US Catholic bishops have backed a lawsuit challenging the policy change.
A report of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near St. Jerome Catholic Church in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood on October 12 prompted the church's pastor to issue a warning, despite an ICE spokesperson denying the church was targeted.
- Neighbors formed human chains to help Catholic migrants fearful of ICE attend Sunday Mass.
- The migrants were able to worship and receive sacraments with the community's support.
The US Catholic bishops have offered support to a lawsuit challenging the policy change.
Author's summary: US bishops support migrants' right to worship amidst ICE concerns.
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