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Cardinal McElroy Decries Minnesota Deportations, Calls for Compassion

2/28/2026

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Cardinal Robert McElroy, joined by two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S., criticized Minnesota deportations and urged humane immigration solutions.
McElroy called the enforcement surge “almost a siege” and argued that deporting long-term residents contradicts Catholic teachings on human dignity.
At a Mass for migrants, local bishops urged healing and reconciliation, emphasized impact on all affected, including law enforcement, and urged political engagement.

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Cardinal Robert McElroy, joined by two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S., criticized Minnesota deportations and urged humane immigration solutions.
McElroy called the enforcement surge “almost a siege” and argued that deporting long-term residents contradicts Catholic teachings on human dignity.
At a Mass for migrants, local bishops urged healing and reconciliation, emphasized impact on all affected, including law enforcement, and urged political engagement.