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Pope Leo Urges Immigrant Compassion, Slams Trump Policies

7/31/2026

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Pope Leo sent a letter marking the United States’ 250th anniversary and urged compassionate treatment of immigrants.
He praised the nation’s historic principle of welcoming foreigners.
He condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s interventions in Venezuela and Iran as unacceptable threats.
Trump called the pope weak on crime, accused him of catering to the left, and claimed credit for his rise.

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Pope Leo sent a letter marking the United States’ 250th anniversary and urged compassionate treatment of immigrants.
He praised the nation’s historic principle of welcoming foreigners.
He condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s interventions in Venezuela and Iran as unacceptable threats.
Trump called the pope weak on crime, accused him of catering to the left, and claimed credit for his rise.