The U.S. Catholic bishops recently delivered a special message against "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Pope Leo XIV has expressed his support of the message for all Catholics and people of goodwill during these terrifying holidays for millions living, working and providing for their families.
This is an exceptional unified moral message with tremendous political implications. However, it is only a step. And I fear a very minor one in our current political culture. A robust pastoral plan across the country against mass deportation that recognizes Christ in the migrant is needed urgently for the even darker days ahead.
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