Thursday, January 07, 2010

Top bishop calls for immigration reform

Immigration reform is a humane solution to a big problem, according to Utah's bishop. Many people agree, some don't. - - Donna Poisl

by Kristen Moulton, The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's top Roman Catholic leader joined a New York colleague Wednesday in launching a nationwide campaign urging Catholics to press for comprehensive immigration reform this year.

"We believe it is the most practical and humane solution," said the Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City's diocese. "We say this has to be done."

Utah activist Tony Yapias applauded the move and said he and other Latino leaders call on the Beehive State's predominant faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to weigh in on immigration.
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