Florida Catholic Leaders Divided On Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami is concerned about the anxiety of immigrants in his flock, many of whom are living tenuously due to humanitarian programs like Temporary Protected Status. These programs are under threat of being scaled back by the Trump administration. The stance of Florida Republican leaders seems to align with American voter sentiment about mass deportations, but Pope Francis has decried such actions, citing the damage they do to the dignity of many families. The theological debate continues, with some conservatives arguing for a hard line approach to immigration for community safety.

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