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Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Bishops Speak Out on Immigration Issue

Pope Leo XIV Urges Humane Treatment of Immigrants, Calls for Heeding U.S. Bishops’ Message - The Pope replied that immigrants must be treated with dignity even if they lack legal status.

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore -The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.

Below is an Excellent Commentary on Catholic Teachings on Immigration

A Catholic Response to the Immigration and Deportation Debate 

COMMENTARY: This approach to immigration is morally grounded, theologically sound and capable of fostering genuine dialogue.