Immigration Debate Divides Catholic Parishoners

by Mandalit del Barco, NPR

In Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony calls on parishioners to fast as a show of support for illegal immigrants. But some of Mahony's fellow Catholics wonder why the church is stepping into the red-hot political debate. It's only part of the great religious divide over illegal immigration.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, April 6, 2006