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US Catholics and Evangelicals Demand Compassion in Immigration
Catholic and evangelical leaders jointly urge compassionate immigration reform after Haitian TPS revocation.
In brief
Catholic and evangelical leaders jointly urge compassionate immigration reform after Haitian TPS revocation. US bishops and evangelicals call for immigration reform to protect Haitians and families from deportation. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Joint Statement on Immigration
US bishops and evangelicals release ecumenical statement urging compassion and wisdom in immigration policy.
“A Call for Christian Compassion and Wisdom in the Immigration Debate”
Statement Released October 13
The document was signed by Bishop Brendan John Cahill and Reverend Walter Kim on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Haitian TPS Revoked
Haitian Temporary Protected Status was revoked on July 27, 2026, affecting 330,000 residents.
Families Face Detention
Immigrants face family separation and deportation due to aggressive enforcement actions by the government.
Catholics and Evangelicals Unite
Both groups support immigration reform to protect families and ensure due process for immigrants.
Haitians at Risk
330,000 Haitians without TPS face deportation, risking separation from US citizen children.
The essence
US bishops and evangelicals call for immigration reform to protect Haitians and families from deportation.
