POPE LEO SLAMS 'INHUMAN' U.S. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, QUESTIONS PRO-LIFE CLAIMS

Pope Leo XIV criticized the inhuman treatment of immigrants under U.S. immigration enforcement, suggesting support for harsh policies is incompatible with a consistent pro-life ethic. Speaking outside Castel Gandolfo, the first U.S. pope contrasted anti-abortion stances with approval of inhumane treatment and the death penalty. The remarks arrive amid broader U.S. Catholic debates over political awards and the Church’s moral priorities. The White House had no immediate comment.