Powerful Moments From The #BorderMass

In remembrance of the 6,000+ migrants who have died in search of a better life, a group of bishops and Cardinal Sean O’Malley held a somber Mass in the shadow of the border fence near Nogales, Arizona.

Via Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons/ National Immigration Forum

Seven bishops and Cardinal Sean O'Malley travelled to the U.S. - Mexico border to trace the path that thousands of migrants follow every year as they come to the United States.

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They walked the same routes where thousands of migrants have perished in an effort to provide for their families and build a better life.

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They spoke with local priests and community leaders about the need to find a solution to our broken immigration system.

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They were struck by the danger migrants face as they travel across the border.

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On Tuesday morning, the bishops and Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrated a somber Mass in the imposing shadow of the border fence.

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On both sides of the border, Catholics gathered to pray for the thousands of women and men who have died crossing the border in search for a better life.

Via Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons/National Immigration Forum

On the other side of the border fence, young and old gathered to celebrate Mass and pray.

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Worshipers on both sides of the border received communion and prayed for a solution to a broken immigration system that has failed thousands of migrants crossing the border.

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Pray and act for a solution to our broken immigration system. Follow the conversation at #BorderMass and #Pray4Reform