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The liberal media consistently quotes leftist Catholics and gives the impression that these leftists speak for the Church. This is particularly the case in recent weeks regarding Arizona’s new immigration law.
The position of the Church seems to be rational and humane, but it is not well know by the American public.
This ignorance is detrimental to both the Church and to the nation. The following quotes from the Catechism and from the VP of the USCCB(US Council of Catholic Bishops) will help set the record straight.
Catholic Catechism:
2241 “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him… Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants’ duties toward their country of adoption.”“Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens.”
Statement from USCCB:
“The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wholeheartedly agrees that the rule of law is paramount, and that those who break the law should be held accountable,” he said. “As our testimony points out, comprehensive immigration reform would honor the rule of law and help restore it by requiring 11 million undocumented to pay a fine, pay back taxes, learn English, and get in the back of the line. We believe this a proportionate penalty for the offense.”
usccb.org/comm/archives/2010/10-134.shtml
The position of the Church seems to be rational and humane, but it is not well know by the American public.
This ignorance is detrimental to both the Church and to the nation. The following quotes from the Catechism and from the VP of the USCCB(US Council of Catholic Bishops) will help set the record straight.
Catholic Catechism:
2241 “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him… Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants’ duties toward their country of adoption.”“Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens.”
Statement from USCCB:
“The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wholeheartedly agrees that the rule of law is paramount, and that those who break the law should be held accountable,” he said. “As our testimony points out, comprehensive immigration reform would honor the rule of law and help restore it by requiring 11 million undocumented to pay a fine, pay back taxes, learn English, and get in the back of the line. We believe this a proportionate penalty for the offense.”
usccb.org/comm/archives/2010/10-134.shtml