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Pope Backs Bishops' Call Against Harsh Immigration Policies

11/19/2025

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Pope Leo XIV expressed strong support for U.S. bishops condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies at a special mass in St. Peter's Square on November 16, 2025.
He urged Americans to heed the bishops' call for humane treatment of migrants and criticized mass deportations and raids.
This marked the bishops' first single-issue statement since 2013, with Leo acknowledging issues in the U.S. migration system while emphasizing dignity for long-standing residents.

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Pope Leo XIV expressed strong support for U.S. bishops condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies at a special mass in St. Peter's Square on November 16, 2025.
He urged Americans to heed the bishops' call for humane treatment of migrants and criticized mass deportations and raids.
This marked the bishops' first single-issue statement since 2013, with Leo acknowledging issues in the U.S. migration system while emphasizing dignity for long-standing residents.