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Cardinal Tobin Slams Trump's Immigration Policies, Urges Unity

1/29/2026

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Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark condemned President Donald Trump's immigration policies during an online prayer service, urging faith leaders to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tobin emphasized the moral duty to protect vulnerable individuals, referencing Martin Luther King Jr. and Ignazio Silone's novel.
He expressed concern over government oversight of law enforcement, aligning with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's view of a critical moment for the U.S.
National Catholic Reporter editor John Grosso criticized Vice President JD Vance for promoting division, urging Catholics to prioritize the Gospel over political allegiance.

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Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark condemned President Donald Trump's immigration policies during an online prayer service, urging faith leaders to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tobin emphasized the moral duty to protect vulnerable individuals, referencing Martin Luther King Jr. and Ignazio Silone's novel.
He expressed concern over government oversight of law enforcement, aligning with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's view of a critical moment for the U.S.
National Catholic Reporter editor John Grosso criticized Vice President JD Vance for promoting division, urging Catholics to prioritize the Gospel over political allegiance.