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Pope Leo Urges Compassion for Immigrants Amid Backlash

10/6/2025

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Pope Leo addressed 1.4 billion Catholics in Vatican City, urging compassion for immigrants.
Amid conservative Catholic backlash, he criticized Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies and urged welcoming migrants.
Speaking from a prepared text at a migrants' event attended by over 10,000 pilgrims from 95 countries, he called for warmth toward immigrants and a "new missionary age" of hospitality and solidarity.

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Pope Leo addressed 1.4 billion Catholics in Vatican City, urging compassion for immigrants.
Amid conservative Catholic backlash, he criticized Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies and urged welcoming migrants.
Speaking from a prepared text at a migrants' event attended by over 10,000 pilgrims from 95 countries, he called for warmth toward immigrants and a "new missionary age" of hospitality and solidarity.