Via a infrequent formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
The bishops voiced being concerned by risks to the sacred nature of churches and the special nature of healthcare centers and learning establishments.
Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.
In their message, the religious figures described what they labeled "a environment of apprehension around questions of targeting" and immigration enforcement.
They stated being saddened by the present discourse and demonization of immigrants, while opposing what they described as "the widespread removal of people."
Religious leaders also voiced serious worries about:
The White House has advanced an stringent border policy since assuming power, including revoking policies that limited immigration apprehensions near protected areas such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers.
The statement parallels equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has called for "deep reflection about the way immigrants are being treated in the US under present leadership."
This marks the premier special message of its type in over a decade, emphasizing the gravity of the bishops' concerns about existing enforcement approaches.
Automotive engineer with over a decade of experience in ECU tuning and performance optimization for various vehicle models.
Leah Preston
Leah Preston
Leah Preston
Leah Preston