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America's Catholic bishops have issued a rare nearly unanimous statement condemning the Trump administration's mass deportation policies, calling them an attack on human dignity and urging immigration reform.
U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley, a conservative figure, as their new president, signaling a continued conservative stance on social issues amid ongoing debates over immigration and church modernization, with a focus on supporting migrants despite internal divisions.
Pope Leo expressed support for Catholic leaders in the U.S. to actively defend immigrants' rights and criticized the Trump administration's deportation efforts, aligning with Pope Francis's stance on humane treatment of migrants.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed concern over the final passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' criticizing its cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and programs protecting the environment, which they believe will harm the poor and vulnerable, despite some initial provisions aimed at supporting families and restricting funding for abortion and gender-transition procedures. Archbishop Broglio called for increased efforts to aid those at risk and advocated for future legislative improvements.
Pope Francis will be making a two-day trip to Marseille, France, in late September, adding to his busy travel schedule following his recent abdominal surgery. The trip includes a meeting with Mediterranean-area Catholic bishops and a Mass in the city's soccer stadium. This visit comes after his upcoming trips to Lisbon, Portugal, for a Catholic youth jamboree, and Mongolia, marking the first-ever papal visit to the country. These trips will test how well the Pope has rebounded from his surgery earlier this year. During his time in Marseille, Francis will also meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and engage in discussions with religious leaders and individuals facing economic challenges.