In his final months, Pope Francis engaged in a significant conflict with conservative American Catholics, criticizing President Trump's strict immigration policies. His letter to American bishops denounced deportations, asserting they violate human dignity. This confrontation exemplified the complicated relationship between the pope and traditionalist Catholics, amid a backdrop of political shifts with conservative figures like Vice President JD Vance. While Pope Francis aimed to invigorate the church through inclusivity, his papacy also emboldened dissenting conservative factions, illustrating the deeply polarized nature of American Catholicism during his tenure.
Pope Francis criticized President Trump's treatment of migrants, claiming that deportations violate the dignity of individuals and families, highlighting the disconnect with conservative American Catholics.
Pope Francis energized American Catholics, not solely as his supporters hoped, but also by galvanizing a traditionalist stream, leading to a rise in resistance within the church.
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