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Pope Leo backs US bishops on immigration

Release Date
2025-11-19
Media
The Catholic Herald
Summary
Pope Leo XIV publicly endorsed a rare “Special Message” on immigration issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), urging Catholics and all people of goodwill to take it seriously. While affirming that nations have the sovereign right to control their borders, he criticized the increasingly harsh treatment of immigrants—especially those who have lived peacefully in the U.S. for many years—as “extremely disrespectful.”

The Pope emphasized that even undocumented immigrants should be processed through proper legal channels rather than subjected to violence or punitive enforcement. He noted systemic problems in U.S. immigration practices and linked the bishops’ appeal to the real suffering of families on the ground.

The USCCB’s statement, its first “special message” in 12 years, condemned fear-driven policing, poor detention conditions, arbitrary revocation of legal status, and called for comprehensive immigration reform. The bishops argued that human dignity and national security are fully compatible. Pope Leo praised the clarity of their message and encouraged all Americans to listen.

The statement continues a long Catholic tradition of engagement with immigration issues, including major pastoral documents in 2000 and 2003 advocating hospitality, integration, and cross-border solidarity.

The Trump administration has long had tense relations with the Vatican, and Pope Leo’s remarks represent one of his strongest criticisms of U.S. immigration policy to date. Still, he maintains a generally cautious, centrist approach, even as he signals support for the bishops and concern over harsh enforcement practices.
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