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Pope Leo XIV Champions Immigration Hope Amid U.S. Tensions

10/8/2025

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On October 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV met El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz and a delegation to discuss United States immigration concerns, signaling a milestone.
The gathering included letters and a video from migrants fearing deportation; El Paso advocates expressed gratitude.
Pope Leo XIV urged the Church to offer hope; the Trump administration claims border security.

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Story summary

On October 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV met El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz and a delegation to discuss United States immigration concerns, signaling a milestone.
The gathering included letters and a video from migrants fearing deportation; El Paso advocates expressed gratitude.
Pope Leo XIV urged the Church to offer hope; the Trump administration claims border security.