Cardinal Kevin Farrell led a prayer vigil for peaceful coexistence in the United States.
As Chairman of the Committee on Cultural Diversity for the USCCB, Archbishop Nelson Pérez said even in these difficult times, hope is found in the action being taken.
The 40 men and 12 women, suffering from exhaustion, hunger and uncertainty, were stuck on the livestock carrier until July 8, when Maltese authorities finally allowed them to disembark.
They had been waiting months to get on the plane, due to COVID restrictions.
