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Pope Leo Challenges Trump on Immigration Policies

10/9/2025

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Pope Leo intensifies clash with Trump administration, urging U.S. bishops to oppose hardline immigration policies.
El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz noted the Pope's emotional response to letters from migrants fearing deportation.
Pope Leo's remarks signal a shift to criticism of Trump's agenda and distancing from Make America Great Again (MAGA); the White House defends immigration policy, citing Trump's electoral promises.

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Pope Leo intensifies clash with Trump administration, urging U.S. bishops to oppose hardline immigration policies.
El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz noted the Pope's emotional response to letters from migrants fearing deportation.
Pope Leo's remarks signal a shift to criticism of Trump's agenda and distancing from Make America Great Again (MAGA); the White House defends immigration policy, citing Trump's electoral promises.