Overview

• He called the treatment of immigrants in the United States “inhuman” and questioned whether it aligns with Catholic pro‑life principles.
• He said President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal appears realistic with “very interesting elements,” expressing hope that Hamas agrees within the stated timeframe.
• He criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s talk of preparing for war and openness to nuclear weapons as troubling because it signals rising tensions.
• He told reporters he does not intend to engage in party politics and said U.S. church leaders should lead talks with the president, though he will raise specific issues such as human dignity and migrants.
• He noted that his American background means he understands the United States, countering past claims leveled at his predecessor.