A letter from our Holy Father and a statement from the Bishops of Minnesota

A letter from our Holy Father and a statement from the Bishops of Minnesota

St. John Henry Newman, the great theologian of the nineteenth century, chose as his motto when appointed a cardinal, “Cor ad cor loquitur” — “Heart speaks to heart.” This is a time in our history, I respectfully suggest, when we need heart speaking to heart. Through hearts that are open to mutual understanding, we can increase the hallmarks of understanding that serve the highest ideals of our country. As immigration questions continue to make headlines, we are concerned with real flesh and blood people, some seeking the hope that only the United States of America can provide — and others seeking the safety and security that is their right. There must be a way for our hearts to speak (and listen) to each other.