TITLE

Refugee advocates hope for papal help

AUTHOR(S)

Schaeffer, Pamela

PUB. DATE

October 1995

SOURCE

National Catholic Reporter;10/6/95, Vol. 31 Issue 43, p3

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that refugee advocates are hoping for a boost on their cause from Pope John Paul II's visit to the United States. Expected exhortation of Americans to welcome and assist strangers; Provisions of legislative bills that restrict immigration.

ACCESSION #

9510133725

Tags: JOHN Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005;  UNITED States -- Emigration & immigration;  VOYAGES & travels

 

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