Pope Francis Criticizes U.S. Immigration Policies in Letter to Bishops

The Pope challenges the moral foundation of mass deportations and rebukes interpretations of Catholic teachings used to justify restrictive immigration policies.

Pope Francis condemned U.S. immigration policies, particularly mass deportations, as damaging to human dignity and creating vulnerability for families.
The letter critiques the conflation of undocumented status with criminality, asserting the need to recognize the equal dignity of all individuals.
Francis challenges Senator J.D. Vance's interpretation of 'ordo amoris,' arguing for a universal fraternity rooted in the parable of the Good Samaritan.
The Pope emphasizes balancing migration regulations with compassion, contrasting with nationalist policies that prioritize citizens over global obligations.
The letter has sparked debates over the alignment of Catholic teachings with contemporary political stances on immigration.