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Pastor Blasts Trump's Immigration Policies, Urges Compassion

11/18/2025

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Rev. Alex Santora, pastor at the Church of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph in Hoboken, N.J., spoke about a Cuban immigrant facing deportation after minor legal issues.
He linked U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies to pain, including business closures.
Santora said the crackdown disproportionately harms Catholic immigrant congregations and contradicts Christian teachings.
Across the country, Catholic leaders echoed these sentiments at Mass, noting suffering from enforcement actions.

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Rev. Alex Santora, pastor at the Church of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph in Hoboken, N.J., spoke about a Cuban immigrant facing deportation after minor legal issues.
He linked U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies to pain, including business closures.
Santora said the crackdown disproportionately harms Catholic immigrant congregations and contradicts Christian teachings.
Across the country, Catholic leaders echoed these sentiments at Mass, noting suffering from enforcement actions.