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Cardinal McElroy Critiques Biden's Border Policy, Urges Unity

4/13/2026

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Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., criticized former President Biden's border policy as "out of control" and opposed President Donald Trump’s immigration approach.
In a CBS interview, he warned about mass deportations, noting many affected have lived in the U.S. for years and raised families.
Cardinal Blase Cupich urged the Church to promote peace and unity, despite parishioners' reluctance to discuss politics.
They underscore policy complexities and their impact on Catholics.

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Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., criticized former President Biden's border policy as "out of control" and opposed President Donald Trump’s immigration approach.
In a CBS interview, he warned about mass deportations, noting many affected have lived in the U.S. for years and raised families.
Cardinal Blase Cupich urged the Church to promote peace and unity, despite parishioners' reluctance to discuss politics.
They underscore policy complexities and their impact on Catholics.