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Church leaders pledge continued prayer, advocacy for immigration reform

Participants of a one-mile pilgrimage, symbolizing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, begin their journey in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Center in Chicago as a part of the 16th annual Posada for Immigration Reform on Dec. 17, 2021. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Participants of a one-mile pilgrimage, symbolizing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, begin their journey in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Center in Chicago as a part of the 16th annual Posada for Immigration Reform on Dec. 17, 2021. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Franciszka Keller leads the rosary. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Elena Segura speaks in front of the center. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Participants make their way through downtown Chicago. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Portraying Mary and Joseph, Blanca Rodriguez and Marcos Martinez stand in front of DePaul University during a stop. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Jose Torres stops to speak in front of DePaul University. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with messages in favor of immigration reform. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with messages in favor of immigration reform. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)

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