During his recent apostolic journey to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the issue of immigration facing the Catholic Church and the nation. The Holy Father addressed the need to change systems and provide services to immigrants so that they can have a truly dignified life.
Kevin Appleby, Director of Migration and Refugee Policy of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has compiled a document that highlights the Pope's comments during his visit that regard immigration. To read this document, please click here.
To read more about reactions to the Pope's comments on immigration during his visit, read these two articles from New York Times and The Wall Street Journal:
Pope Speaks Up for Immigrants, Touching a Nerve and That "Insulting" Pope