POPE LEO XIV BACKS U.S. BISHOPS, CONDEMNS TRUMP ‘MASS DEPORTATION’ RAIDS; URGES ICE TO ALLOW PASTORAL CARE

Pope Leo XIV publicly endorsed the U.S. bishops’ rare special message condemning the Trump administration’s immigration raids, warning of fear in communities and lack of pastoral access in detention centers. He urged humane treatment and respect for legal process while acknowledging nations’ right to set immigration rules. The remarks amplify a coordinated faith-leadership pushback against intensified enforcement, including concerns over raids near churches, schools, and hospitals.