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It is hypocrisy to call yourself a Christian and chase away a refugee or someone seeking help, someone who is hungry or thirsty, toss out someone who is in need of my help...If I say I am Christian, but do these things, then I am a hypocrite." #PopeFrancis #GoldenRule #WelcomeTheStranger
January 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
southernchristians.bsky.social
Pastors continue to speak out against the harmful immigration agenda of the Tennessee Supermajority, Governor Lee, and President Trump.

Read more here: tennesseelookout.com/2025/02/17/b...

loveyourneighbor #Immmigration #christianfaith #welcomethestranger #faith #love #hope #tennessee #govlee
February 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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"Every one of these victims was our neighbor." #LiveTheGospel #LoveEachOther #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2026/07/17/a...
A faithful call to abolish ICE
(RNS) — As people of faith, we must call for the end of this ICE army, which has grown beyond legal accountability or moral control.
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July 18, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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"Merciful God and Father of all people, wake us from the slumber of indifference, open our eyes to their suffering, and free us from the insensitivity of worldly comfort and self-centeredness." #PopeFrancis #LiveTheGospel #RememberThePoor #WelcomeTheStranger
October 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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"God has a special place in his heart for those who are discriminated against and oppressed, and he asks us, his Church, to make a decisive and radical choice in favor of the weakest (16)." #PopeLeoXIV #DilexiTe #LiveTheGospel #RememberThePoor #WelcomeTheStranger
January 11, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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“Jesus says very clearly: At the end of the world, we are going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner? Did you receive him, and welcome him, or not?” #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected - Vatican News
In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo calls for “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in the United States, urges
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November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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"Welcome opens the door. Integration helps one cross the threshold. Assistance applies a salve to the wound. And integration rebuilds the future." #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger
June 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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"We ourselves need to see, and then to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees do not only represent a problem to be solved, but are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved." #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #WelcomeTheStranger
August 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Here are some helpful tips to ensure your success as #ICEMonsters!

#People>Paperwork
#LoveThyNeighbor
#WelcomeTheStranger
#WhateverYouDoToTheLeast
#MoreOfUs
#RiseUp
#FightBackDamnit
#ICEOUT

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November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In our new podcast, Brother Patrick reflects on his own moment for truth: a clear and compelling call to stand in solidarity with immigrants, migrants, and refugees. #AssisiProjectPodcast #GoodExample #MomentForTruth #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger assisiproject.com
June 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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“Our faith has always called us into spaces of risk on behalf of the vulnerable, especially when people are being made vulnerable by really corrupt systems of power.” #PrayForAmerica #RememberThePoor #WelcomeTheStranger religionnews.com/2025/07/15/u...
United Church of Christ synod denounces ICE raids as 'domestic terrorism'
(RNS) — The resolution also denounces the 'weaponization of the constitution' and urges UCC churches to divest from private incarceration companies that are participating in the White House crackdown ...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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#ItsBiblical #WelcomeTheStranger #EmbraceLGBTQPeople #TaxTheRich #ShareTheWealth #AdvocateForTheOppressed #BetGunsIntoPlowshares
February 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I will not be lectured on what it means to be a Catholic by this guy. I’ve yet to see him walk any of the talk we learned as kids, and still aspire to. #welcomethestranger
January 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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“We’re a faith of immigrants — Jesus was an immigrant." #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago
(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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“Let’s talk about what Jesus said: Welcome the stranger. End of story. Case one. Drop the mic. And he didn’t say it to individuals — he said it to the nations.” #RevWilliamBarber #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2026/02/06/r...
Rev. William Barber takes up Mike Johnson's challenge to debate immigration theology
(RNS) — Barber made the challenge during a Thursday (Feb. 5) interview for 'Complexified,' a Religion News Service podcast created in partnership with Iliff Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture....
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February 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Proud to join @jrsuk.bsky.social & @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social at #Numner10 #DowningStreet to hand in the @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social's & other campaign cards for the #WelcomeTheStranger campaign.

Vital we share the truth of the #Gospel together at this crucial time.

#Catholic #FaithInAction
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Our CEO, Kate Nightingale, joined CARITAS & @jrsuk.bsky.social at Parliament to hand in petitions as part of our joint #WelcomeTheStranger campaign.

We’re standing in Catholic solidarity with migrants & refugees at a crucial time, as many face fear and violence.

#MakingAChange
September 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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(Still) welcome. 💙

📸 Salem Lutheran Church
📍 Catonsville, MD, USA

#welcomethestranger #workofwelcome
July 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
assisiproject.com
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2026/05/27/d...
Amid protests at Delaney Hall, a Catholic nun has been offering 'radical hospitality'
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — In a new video series, RNS goes behind the front lines of the immigration crisis. Episode 1 is about Sister Susan Francois, who bears witness and offers 'radical hospitality' to f...
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May 28, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro is leading more than 40 Catholic Democrats in Congress in affirming Catholic values to demand justice, mercy, and dignity for immigrants—not cruelty, family separation, or dehumanization.

#WelcomeTheStranger #ImmigrantJustice #CatholicSocialTeaching #RosaDeLauro #FaithInAction
March 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
umcor.bsky.social
Like Legacy UMC, your church can support migrants and refugees in your community!

Learn more about our Mustard Seed Migration Grant program and apply for a 2025 grant: umcmission.org/story/mustar...

#BeUMC #WelcomeTheStranger
June 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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That’s a beautiful sight. They look so happy and I see the promise of a new life shining in their faces. We MUST welcome immigrants. THEY are who make this country great. The hope and promise resides in all our immigrants. #WelcomeTheStranger
August 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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"We need to do more than talk. We are an immigrant church. We are a nation of immigrants. We need to engage people in conversation. We need to step into the middle." #LiveTheGospel #WelcomeTheStranger #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/news/after-9...
After 900-mile trek, Chicago priest urges action and empathy on deportations
"We need to do more than talk," Fr. Gary Graf said. "We need to engage people in conversation. We need to step into the middle. We need to mediate in a sense."
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December 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
umcor.bsky.social
Hear from Rick Santos, president and CEO of Church World Service (CWS), on how UMCOR and CWS's long-term partnership provides vital aid, awareness and advocacy for migrants and refugees worldwide.

#BeUMC #WelcomeTheStranger

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UMCOR and CWS — Partnering Together for Vulnerable Migrants and Refugees
YouTube video by General Board of Global Ministries
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May 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
stvincentdepaul.bsky.social
Our CEO, Kate Nightingale, joined CARITAS & @jrsuk.bsky.social at Parliament to hand in petitions as part of our joint #WelcomeTheStranger campaign.

We’re standing in Catholic solidarity with migrants & refugees at a crucial time, as many face fear and violence.

#MakingAChange
September 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
globalrefuge.bsky.social
The Delaware-Maryland Synod Assembly stands with immigrants! 💙

For resources to inspire your faith community, visit: https://bit.ly/3WDXBNM

#welcomethestranger #refugeeswelcome
June 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM