Consider This from NPR Chicago's Archbishop weighs in on immigration enforcement
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Dec 10, 2025 Cardinal Blaise Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago and a key figure in the U.S. Catholic Church, takes on the contentious immigration issue sparked by Operation Midway Blitz. He discusses the Church's wrongful treatment of undocumented migrants, emphasizing the need for humane policies while still securing borders. Cupich critiques the current enforcement tactics, highlighting the struggles of local communities and the Church's commitment to pastoral care. He also reflects on the Pope's influence in shaping the bishops' advocacy for migrants' rights.
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Dignity Should Guide Enforcement
- Cardinal Blase Cupich argues border security is valid but must respect human dignity and due process.
- He says indiscriminate mass deportations violate human dignity and ignore a broken immigration system.
Church Unity Shapes Response
- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops framed a collective message calling for humane treatment and an end to dehumanizing rhetoric.
- Pope Leo's comments reinforced that framework and encouraged unified church action.
Enforcement Reflects Policy Failure
- Cupich links aggressive raids to a failure of elected officials to fix immigration laws.
- He contends enforcement without reform ignores people who've built lives here for decades.