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Thomas Smolich, S.J.
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Jesuit Conference USA President Calls Safeguards to Protect Migrant Lives

Jesuit Conference president Fr. Thomas Smolich, S.J. op-ed calls on Obama administration to immediately enact safeguards to protect migrant lives.
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Pope Francis: Pray and Advocate to End Hunger | Protect SNAP

Our action to end hunger needs to go beyond prayer - we must also advocate. Despite the many resources we are blessed with in the U.S., there are still people experiencing hunger every day. In 2012, 49 million Americans (more than 1 in 7 Americans) struggled to put food on their tables. This figure includes 15.9 million children. Currently the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists those challenged by hunger is being targeted by budget cuts in Congress.
One Human Family | Food for All
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Pope Francis Kicks Off Campaign to End Hunger with Global Wave of Prayer

Pope Francis' international campaign against hunger begins today. The campaign is being organized by Caritas International and is titled "One Human Family, Food for All."