Pope Francis addressed the significant immigration crisis in the U.S., condemning mass deportations and emphasizing the importance of maintaining human dignity for migrants. He acknowledged the right of nations to protect their communities but called for compassion, urging followers to reject discriminatory narratives. The pope distinguished between lawful immigration practices and harsh deportation tactics, warning that approaches based on force undermine the inherent dignity of individuals. The article contrasts this view with recent arguments by officials like Vance, who interpret obligations hierarchically, sparking debates within the Catholic community about the universality of charity and love.
The act of deporting people who in many cases have left their own land for reasons of extreme poverty, insecurity, exploitation, persecution or serious deterioration of the environment...damages the dignity of many men and women.
What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly.
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