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On Tuesday, Pope Francis delivered a stern condemnation of President Trump’s mass deportation policies, calling on Catholics to oppose anti-immigrant sentiments in a bold critique of the current U.S. administration.
In a poignant open letter addressed to American bishops, the Pope asserted that the forced removal of individuals, many of whom escape challenging circumstances, undermines the “dignity of countless men, women, and entire families.” He expressed his concern over the ongoing crisis in the United States, highlighting that any approach founded on coercion is destined for failure.
Pope Francis has consistently championed the rights of migrants throughout his papacy, declaring the treatment of displaced individuals as a “shipwreck of civilization.” He has vocally opposed what he views as inhospitable and unchristian immigration practices across the globe.
This recent letter marks one of the most explicit critiques the Pope has offered towards President Trump since he assumed office, having previously criticized the candidate during the election campaign. Analysts interpret this letter as a significant escalation in tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. government.
Massimo Faggioli, a theology professor at Villanova University, remarked, “It intensifies the existing conflict,” indicating a shift in the dynamic between the two institutions.
