Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, has endorsed the U.S. Catholic bishops’ condemnation of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. In a recent statement, he called on Americans to treat migrants with dignity and to listen to the concerns of those affected by immigration raids. The bishops criticized the mass deportation agenda under President Trump, arguing that the raids have stoked fear and anxiety among communities.
The bishops’ statement emphasized the need for humane treatment of migrants, regardless of their legal status. They also highlighted the negative impact of immigration raids on parish attendance, as some communities have seen a decline in church attendance due to fear of being targeted during raids. The statement also called for better conditions in detention centers and the provision of pastoral care to migrants.