Pope Leo criticized the United States' approach to immigration enforcement, saying migrants are being treated in an "extremely disrespectful way" and urging Catholics to take seriously a statement issued last week by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops condemning mass deportations and the climate of fear surrounding immigration raids.
Speaking to reporters outside the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, the Chicago-born pontiff said the bishops' statement was "very important," adding that migrants should be "treated humanely, treated with the dignity that they have."
