Pope clarifies stance, says U.S. has right to control borders with dignity and compassion
Pope Leo XIV clarifies his stance on immigration, says every country has the right to enforce immigration laws but says people must be treated humanely.
Reporter: U.S. bishops made a very strong statement about the deportation of migrants… What do you think of it?
Leo: I… pic.twitter.com/2yULTijGtz
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Pope Leo XIV clarifies his stance on immigration, says every country has the right to enforce immigration laws but says people must be treated humanely.
Reporter: U.S. bishops made a very strong statement about the deportation of migrants… What do you think of it?
Leo: I think we have to look for ways of treating people humanely, treating people with the dignity that they have…
No one has said that the United States should have open borders. I think every country has a right to determine who and how and when people enter…