What's a sanctuary church? A look at the policy and its legality in US
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Published July 17, 2018
Most churches have what is called a sanctuary – a designated, sacred area for worship. But for many undocumented immigrants, these religious buildings are becoming their own sanctuary.
As the Trump administration continues its “zero-tolerance†immigration policy, more congregations are adopting so-called “sanctuary church†programs in an effort to help or support undocumented immigrants in the community.
Cristo Rey Church in Lansing, Michigan, announced Monday it would become such a place. Father Fred Thelen said the Catholic parish decided to become a sanctuary church for immigrations after two years of “prayerful consideration, discussion and education, testimonies and dialogue,†MLive reported.
Father Fred Thelen speaks inside Cristo Rey Parish, in Lansing, Mich., Monday, July 16, 2018. Church officials say they will offer sanctuary to immigrants. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press-MLive.com via AP)
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