Catholic leaders urge faith during conference on immigration, hunger, and more

Speaking to Catholics from across California, San Jose Bishop Oscar Cantú relayed a story that took place when he visited war-torn Gaza in 2015 after a war with Israel.

While visiting a Catholic school there, a student said they had food and water, but were still missing one thing.

“What we don’t have is dignity,” Cantú said the student responded.

“So today, on behalf of the Church, on behalf of my brother bishops,” Cantú told the crowd. “I say thank you for bringing dignity to people’s lives.”

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