Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

Young Latinos’ activism for immigrant rights ove the past few months has put a spotlight on their importance for the future of the Catholic Church.

By: Hosffman Ospino, Boston College and Timothy Matovina, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 13, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Hosffman Ospino, Boston College and Timothy Matovina, University of Notre Dame

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside.

It might seem like a simple, routine event: a religious service to mark the start of Lent. But the Mass represented a legal win for the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, based …

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