Pope Francis Condemns Mass Deportations in Strong Letter to U.S. Bishops
Pope Francis criticizes Trump's mass deportation policy in a pointed letter to U.S. bishops, targeting Vice President JD Vance's views on migrants.
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Pope Francis criticized the Trump administration's mass deportation of migrants in a letter to U.S. bishops, calling it a 'major crisis.' He urged compassion and caution against labeling immigrants as criminals, emphasizing the vulnerability of those fleeing poverty and violence. Francis countered Vice President JD Vance's arguments justifying the deportations using Catholic theology, stating that true love in Christianity extends to all, not just family or community. The letter reflects the ongoing friction between the Vatican and the U.S. administration over migration issues, with responses from Trump’s team suggesting a deepening divide.
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