Letters to the Editor: The pope, from a walled city state, criticizes our immigration policies?
1 month, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: The pope, from a walled city state, criticizes our immigration policies?

LA Times  

To the editor: Pope Francis should be commended for his concern and caring for migrants. But it is rather disingenuous for the pope to criticize the United States for wanting to build a wall to keep undocumented immigrants out when there has been a stone wall around much of Vatican City for many centuries. Perhaps his deep concern for immigrants could induce the pope to take a plane load of our undocumented immigrants and make a home for them in Vatican City. that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.” President Trump’s initial executive orders are cruel, clearly representing the far-right extremists of Project 2025 who wish to destroy America’s system of checks and balances. In this problematic, overpopulated world that continues to spin on its axis in spite of the ever-increasing weight of negativity, I can’t help but wonder if Trump voters ever ask themselves seriously, “What would Jesus do?” Heidi Santschi, Los Angeles

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Pope Francis vs Donald Trump: Why the rift keeps growing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis vs Donald Trump: Why the rift keeps growing

Firstpost  

In a newly written letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis has strongly condemned one of Trump’s controversial policies. Pope Francis has strongly criticised the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations, warning that forcibly removing people solely due to their immigration status strips them of their dignity and “will end badly.” Donald Trump stands next to Pope …

Pope told to 'stick to Church' after Trump migrant critique
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope told to 'stick to Church' after Trump migrant critique

Raw Story  

by Alice RITCHIE Pope Francis described Donald Trump's migrant deportations as a "major crisis" Tuesday, prompting a rebuke from the US president's border czar, who told the pontiff to "stick to the Catholic Church". In a letter to US bishops, Francis, 88, said deporting people who had fled their own countries in distress "damages the dignity" of the migrants and …

Pope Francis slams Donald Trump's migrant deportations: ‘Will end badly’
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis slams Donald Trump's migrant deportations: ‘Will end badly’

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis warned US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday that plans to mass deport illegal migrants “will end badly” and criticised the program for hurting their “inherent dignity”. US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis meet at the Vatican, May 24, 2017. While noting that countries have the right to defend themselves and keep their communities safe from criminals, …

Pope Francis rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, targets JD Vance; ‘Christian love is not…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, targets JD Vance; ‘Christian love is not…’

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportation of migrants, warning that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.” Pope Francis took the remarkable step of addressing the U.S. migrant crackdown in a letter to U.S. bishops in which …

'God bless this Pope': Critics cheer Vatican's new admonishment of Trump and Vance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'God bless this Pope': Critics cheer Vatican's new admonishment of Trump and Vance

Raw Story  

Pope Francis harshly criticized the Trump administration for its mass deportation of migrants in a public letter to U.S. bishops published Tuesday. In it he argues that the administration's treatment of migrants goes against church social doctrine and says that a policy built on force “will end badly.” “The act of deporting people who in many cases have left their …

'Will end badly': Pope Francis gives a major warning to Trump
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Will end badly': Pope Francis gives a major warning to Trump

Raw Story  

Pope Francis on Tuesday took a direct shot at the Trump administration in a new letter in which he criticized the president's immigration policies as being un-Christian. In the letter, Pope Francis described Trump's push for mass deportations in the United States as a "major crisis" and outlined why it goes against the teachings of Jesus Christ. "The act of …

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, warns ‘it will end badly’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, warns ‘it will end badly’

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants, warning that the program to forcefully deport people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.” Francis took the remarkable step of addressing the U.S. migrant crackdown in a letter to U.S. bishops who have …

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, and appears to take direct aim at Vance
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, and appears to take direct aim at Vance

LA Times  

Pope Francis touches his eyes as he presides over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday. Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportation of migrants, warning that the forceful removal of people purely because of their legal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.” …

Will end badly: Pope warns Trump over mass deportation programme in letter to US bishops
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will end badly: Pope warns Trump over mass deportation programme in letter to US bishops

India TV News  

Pope Francis warns Trump over mass deportation: In a major rebuke to the Trump administration in the US, Pope Francis on Tuesday warned that if Washington moves ahead with its programme to forcefully deport people purely based on their illegal status, it will deprive them of their inherent dignity, adding, "It will end badly." Pope cites Bible to reaffirm people's …

Pope Francis rebukes Trump and Vance, saying immigrants deserve "dignified treatment"
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis rebukes Trump and Vance, saying immigrants deserve "dignified treatment"

Salon  

Pope Francis sharply rebuked the Trump administration's mass deportation policy in an open letter sent to U.S. Catholic bishops Monday, warning that the forceful removal of immigrants affronted the "infinite and transcendent dignity" accorded to all human beings and would "end badly." As early as 2016, he said that the then-presidential candidate was "not Christian" in his views on immigration, …

The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology

NPR  

The pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology toggle caption Alberto Pizzoli/AFP Pope Francis criticized the Trump administration's stance on migrants, calling the president's pledge of mass deportations "a major crisis." In a strongly worded letter to U.S. Catholic bishops, Francis wrote that it's important for Catholics to disagree with any measure that identifies the illegal …

Pope criticises US migrant deportations under Trump, predicts trouble ahead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pope criticises US migrant deportations under Trump, predicts trouble ahead

India Today  

Pope Francis issued a major rebuke on Tuesday against the Trump administration’s aggressive migrant deportation policies. Direct Address to U.S. Bishops Over Immigration Crackdown In a rare move, Francis addressed the issue in a letter to the U.S. bishops, who have been vocal critics of the mass deportations. Pope’s Continued Advocacy for Migrants As the first Latin American pope in …

Pope Francis brands Donald Trump's mass deportation plans 'a disgrace' as he weighs into US politics
2 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis brands Donald Trump's mass deportation plans 'a disgrace' as he weighs into US politics

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis has branded Donald Trump's plans to impose mass deportation of immigrants as 'a disgrace' and urged the incoming president to lead a society with 'no room for hatred'. Trump, who is being sworn in as president today, made mass deportations a signature issue of his campaign and has promised a raft of first-day orders to remake immigration policy. …

Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’
2 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president’s pledges nearly a decade after calling him “not Christian” for wanting to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border. History’s first Latin American pope was asked Sunday night about the Trump administration pledges …

Pope Francis condemns Donald Trump’s deportations of immigrants plan – ‘it will be a disgrace’
2 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis condemns Donald Trump’s deportations of immigrants plan – ‘it will be a disgrace’

Live Mint  

Pope Francis has criticised President-elect Donald Trump's reported plans to intensify immigration enforcement actions across the United States in the days after his inauguration. Pope Francis said in an interview with an Italian news channel on Sunday that it would be a ‘disgrace’ if Trump went forward with the plan, news agency Reuters reported. Francis has also signalled he is …

Trump's immigration crackdown would be a 'disgrace', says Pope
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's immigration crackdown would be a 'disgrace', says Pope

Firstpost  

In an unusually sharp rebuke, Pope Francis has said that US President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is a ‘disgrace’ Pope Francis on Sunday called US President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown a “disgrace”. In an interview with Italian television, Francis said it would be a “disgrace” if Trump went forward with the plan, according to Reuters. In an un unusually sharp …

Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’
2 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’

LA Times  

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday. Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president’s pledges nearly a decade after calling him “not …

Would be a disgrace: Pope criticises Trump's plan to arrest illegal immigrants
2 months, 1 week ago

Would be a disgrace: Pope criticises Trump's plan to arrest illegal immigrants

India Today  

Pope Francis on Sunday criticised President-elect Donald Trump's reported plan to sharply intensify immigration enforcement actions across the U.S. in the days after his inauguration. In an Italian television interview, the pontiff said it would be a "disgrace" if Trump went forward with the plan, in unusually forceful language for the leader of the global Catholic Church. The pope has …

Pope says Trump's planned deportations would be 'calamity'
2 months, 1 week ago

Pope says Trump's planned deportations would be 'calamity'

The Hindu  

Pope Francis on Sunday said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's promised large-scale deportation operation of undocumented migrants would be "a calamity". The Republican billionaire has vowed to carry out "the largest deportation operation in American history," though any deportation program will face legal challenges, as well as potential refusals by some countries to accept deportees. And last year the Argentine Jesuit …

Letters to the Editor: Pope Francis gets no support for his ‘lesser evil’ take on Harris and Trump
6 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: Pope Francis gets no support for his ‘lesser evil’ take on Harris and Trump

LA Times  

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 5. To the editor: In criticizing former President Trump’s stance on immigration, Pope Francis made the same mistake that too many others make. To the editor: The pope said Vice President Kamala Harris, in supporting abortion rights, supports killing humans. To the editor: …

Pope Francis strongly criticises both Harris and Trump in rare political intervention
6 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis strongly criticises both Harris and Trump in rare political intervention

The Independent  

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Pope Francis Slams U.S. Presidential Candidates Over What He Calls Anti-Life Policies
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis Slams U.S. Presidential Candidates Over What He Calls Anti-Life Policies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and advised American Catholics to choose the “lesser evil” in the upcoming U.S. elections. Francis said migration is a right described in Scripture, and that anyone who doesn’t follow the Biblical call to …

Pope calls anti-migrant attitudes at U.S. border 'madness'
10 months, 1 week ago

Pope calls anti-migrant attitudes at U.S. border 'madness'

Raw Story  

Pope Francis made a foray into the US election season with a rare television interview Sunday, calling harsh anti-migrant attitudes "madness" and criticizing right-wing U.S. Catholic figures for overly conservative stances against his social teachings. Calling gay people "a human fact," Francis said in the interview: "To bless each person, why not? He has made combatting sexual assault in the …

Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe with talk of fences and blockades
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe with talk of fences and blockades

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “France will not take in migrants from Lampedusa,” French Interior Minister Gerald …

Pope Francis: Wall Builders Will Become Prisoners Of Their Own Barriers
5 years, 11 months ago

Pope Francis: Wall Builders Will Become Prisoners Of Their Own Barriers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pope Francis issued a warning to President Donald Trump and other political leaders who want to build walls to keep migrants out of their countries. “Builders of walls, be they made of razor wire or bricks, will end up becoming prisoners of the walls they build,” the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane on Sunday in …

Pope Francis Slams Trump's Family Separation Policy As 'Immoral'
6 years, 9 months ago

Pope Francis Slams Trump's Family Separation Policy As 'Immoral'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has criticized the Trump administration’s policy of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying populism is not the answer to the world’s immigration problems. Speaking to Reuters, the Pope said he supported recent statements by U.S. Catholic bishops who called the separation of children from their parents “contrary to our Catholic …

Pope Francis prays for the preservation of Jerusalem
7 years, 3 months ago

Pope Francis prays for the preservation of Jerusalem

CNN  

Story highlights The Pope has voiced "profound concern" over the move President Trump is expected to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel Wednesday Washington CNN — Pope Francis called Wednesday for the preservation of Jerusalem’s “identity” in the wake of President Donald Trump’s expected move to declare the city the capital of Israel. “Jerusalem is a unique city, sacred to …

Pope asks ‘pro-life’ Trump to rethink young migrant decision
7 years, 6 months ago

Pope asks ‘pro-life’ Trump to rethink young migrant decision

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis is urging President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation, saying anyone who calls himself “pro-life” should keep families together. “If he is a good pro-life believer he must understand that family is the cradle of life and one must defend its unity,” Francis said …

Pope: Rights of migrants trump national security concerns
7 years, 7 months ago

Pope: Rights of migrants trump national security concerns

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Monday urged countries to greatly improve their welcome to migrants and stop collective expulsions, saying migrants’ dignity and right to protection trumps national security concerns. In the message, Francis demanded governments welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants, saying Jesus’ message of love is rooted in welcoming the “rejected strangers of every age.” He demanded …

Pope Francis says he will stand up to Donald Trump on immigration and climate change
7 years, 10 months ago

Pope Francis says he will stand up to Donald Trump on immigration and climate change

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has said he will be "sincere" with Donald …

Vatican: Pope was not singling out Trump with his remarks
9 years, 1 month ago

Vatican: Pope was not singling out Trump with his remarks

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — A spokesman for Pope Francis insisted Friday the pontiff was “in no way” launching an attack on Donald Trump, a U.S. presidential candidate, nor was he trying to sway voters by declaring someone who advocates building walls isn’t Christian. Federico Lombardi, in an interview on Vatican Radio, stressed that Francis often speaks about building bridges, not walls, …

Trump takes on Pope for suggesting he is not Christian
9 years, 1 month ago

Trump takes on Pope for suggesting he is not Christian

The Hindu  

Taking a calculated political risk, Donald Trump took on the Pope for suggesting that he “is not Christian” over his pledge to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico and deport illegal immigrants. Coming back hard on Pope Francis for thrusting himself into the US presidential race, the Republican frontrunner told a rally Thursday ahead of South Carolina’s crucial …

Pope Francis says Donald Trump is 'not Christian' because of immigration policies
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis says Donald Trump is 'not Christian' because of immigration policies

ABC  

Pope Francis has intervened explosively in the US election campaign, saying Donald Trump cannot claim to be a Christian while vowing to build a border wall to keep out immigrants. "For a religious leader to question a person's faith is disgraceful," Mr Trump said in a statement delivered on a campaign stop in South Carolina. "If and when the Vatican …

Donald Trump is 'not Christian', says Pope Francis
9 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump is 'not Christian', says Pope Francis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has declared that presidential candidate Donald Trump is …

Pope Francis On Donald Trump: 'This Man Is Not Christian'
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis On Donald Trump: 'This Man Is Not Christian'

Huff Post  

"A person who only thinks about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," Pope Francis said on Thursday. TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images Pope Francis said on Thursday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is "not Christian." — Donald J. Trump December 25, 2013 During an appearance …

Pope says Trump “not Christian” in views, plans over immigration
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope says Trump “not Christian” in views, plans over immigration

Live Mint  

Aboard the Papal plane: US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is “not Christian” because of his views on immigration, Pope Francis said on his way back to Rome from Mexico. “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian,” Francis said in answer to a specific question about Trump’s views. …

Pope Francis calls out Trump's hateful rhetoric: 'This man is not Christian'
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis calls out Trump's hateful rhetoric: 'This man is not Christian'

Raw Story  

When asked about GOP candidate Donald Trump, Pope Francis, who has been traveling through Mexico, said he is not a Christian. UPDATE: Donald Trump just flung this insane rant at Pope Francis "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not of building bridges, is not Christian. Trump launched his presidential campaign by calling Mexican …

Pope Francis calls for end to forced migration crisis in special mass at US-Mexico border
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis calls for end to forced migration crisis in special mass at US-Mexico border

Raw Story  

Pope Francis on Wednesday decried the human tragedy of migrants fleeing violence as he celebrated a huge mass on Mexico's border with the United States, where many have died while crossing it. "The human tragedy that is forced migration is a global phenomenon today," he said on the last day of a five-day trip to Mexico. In response, Vatican spokesman …

Pope Francis decries global 'human tragedy' of forced migration in Mexico
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis decries global 'human tragedy' of forced migration in Mexico

Firstpost  

Pope Francis has decried the “human tragedy” of what he described as “forced migration” worldwide during a huge mass at Mexico’s border with the United States. Ciudad Juarez : Pope Francis has decried the “human tragedy” of what he described as “forced migration” worldwide during a huge mass at Mexico’s border with the United States. “We cannot deny the humanitarian …

Pope Francis questions Donald Trump’s Christian faith
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis questions Donald Trump’s Christian faith

Al Jazeera  

Republican front runner says “disgraceful” of religious leader to make such a suggestion on anti-immigration stance. Donald Trump, a front runner in the US presidential race, has said it is “disgraceful” of a religious leader to question his Christian faith after Pope Francis made the suggestion while criticising his anti-immigration stance. “I am proud to be a Christian and as …

Trump and Pope Francis clash over immigration, another extraordinary campaign twist
9 years, 1 month ago

Trump and Pope Francis clash over immigration, another extraordinary campaign twist

LA Times  

At left, Pope Francis meets journalists aboard the plane during the flight from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to Rome. “A person who only thinks about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian,” the pope said, in response to a question about Trump’s oft-repeated vow to build a wall along the Mexican border. “For a religious …

Pope Francis on Trump: Building walls ‘is not Christian’
9 years, 1 month ago

Pope Francis on Trump: Building walls ‘is not Christian’

CNN  

Story highlights In press conference during flight, journalists asked Pope about Trump Francis was returning from a five-day trip to Mexico, including Mass at U.S. border CNN — Thrusting himself into the combative 2016 presidential campaign, Pope Francis said Thursday that GOP front-runner Donald Trump “is not Christian” if he calls for the deportation of undocumented immigrants and pledges to …

Trump lashes out at "very political" Pope Francis for daring to visit Mexico
9 years, 1 month ago

Trump lashes out at "very political" Pope Francis for daring to visit Mexico

Salon  

Pope Francis has traveled to Mexico where he will spend nearly a week in the the world's second largest Catholic country and the Republican presidential frontrunner, Donald Trump, is now criticizing the pontiff for daring to reach out to his flock. During an interview with Fox Business' Stuart Varney on Thursday, Trump went after Pope Francis' decision to visit Mexico …

Pope asks U.S. to embrace immigrants
9 years, 6 months ago

Pope asks U.S. to embrace immigrants

The Hindu  

Pope Francis told Congress on Thursday that the U.S. should reject hostility to immigrants and treat them humanely, directly addressing a thorny subject that is dividing the country and stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign. In the first speech by a Pope to a U.S. Congress, the Argentine pontiff said the U.S. “must not repeat the sins and the …

Pope Francis To Meet The Refugees Politicians Would Rather Forget
9 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis To Meet The Refugees Politicians Would Rather Forget

Huff Post  

VINCENZO PINTO via Getty Images NEW YORK -- When local drug gangs tried to force Christian Contreras into their ranks, he fled his home country of Honduras. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, who heads Catholic Charities, the group organizing the meeting, applauded the Pope for championing immigrants and refugees, saying his welcoming attitude embodied the spirit of Matthew 25:35: “For I was …

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