‘We have got to say something’ - Bishops make special immigration statement as sign of ‘unity’

“We have to reassure our own people.”

Bishops gave a standing ovation Wednesday, after they voted overwhelmingly to approve a special statement on immigration during the fall plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

And the archbishop who helped lead drafting of the statement told The Pillar that the U.S. bishops are unified in a commitment to solidarity with mig…