The bishop of the El Paso parish has said that an international delegation of bishops will march and vigil in Texas to demonstrate solidarity with immigrants.
The parish said that marching and staying up all night schedule Monday, March 24th at 6pm at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso.
“The threat of massive deportation is unacceptable, immoral and requires a reliable response.”
Bishop Mark J. Saitz said in a press release that the march and vigil in solidarity with immigrants were intended to show opposition to “harsh rhetoric” against immigrants, the closure of borders to asylum seekers, and the threat of expulsion of the United States.
The parish added that bishops from the United States, Mexico and Canada will be present.
“Recently, I have lost a friend who chose to sworn myself back to a very challenging situation in my country,” Seitz said. statement About marching.
“The heartbreaking pain that passes through our community is real,” he added. “Indiscriminate immigration enforcement, denial of legitimate processes, and family escapism are attacks in our communities, a serious attack on human dignity. The threat of massive deportation is unacceptable, immoral, and demands a reliable response.”
Seitz is the chairman of the American Congress of the Catholic Bishops' Committee on Immigration; It was criticized Trump administration policies that facilitate border enforcement. He also expressed his anger at the accusations that religious groups were defending immigrants in order to receive more money from the government.
“You know, what is being done in a selfless way by so many dedicated people is characterized as an effort to get money, like what the church is?” he asked. “It's not a church I know.”
Sates testimony In 2015, unaccompanied minors surged across the border before the House Judiciary Committee, which expanded violence in Latin American countries.
“We ask that you meet the needs of these children,” Seitz said. “Americans are compassionate people, so don't drive them away or corner them. We should not turn our backs on these kids.”
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