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Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump's immigration crackdown

Release Date
2025-10-08
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Reuters
Summary
On October 8 in Vatican City, Pope Leo urged visiting U.S. bishops to take a strong stance against former President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. During the meeting, the pope received letters from immigrants expressing fear of deportation, particularly under Trump's proposed actions.

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso said Pope Leo was "personally concerned" about the issue and wanted the U.S. Bishops' Conference to speak out more forcefully. Although generally more reserved than his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo has recently increased his public criticism of anti-immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Catholic Church’s pro-life values.

One letter shared with the pope described a family afraid to leave their home due to lack of legal status. Pope Leo also met privately with about 100 American Catholic migrant ministry workers, thanking them for their efforts.
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