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Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Deportation Plans as 'Disgrace,' Urges Compassion Ahead of Inauguration

Jan 20, 2025, 11:10 AM

Pope Francis has criticized President-elect Donald Trump's planned mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, calling the proposed actions a 'disgrace' and a 'calamity.' In an interview on Italian television, the Pope argued that such measures would unfairly punish the poor and vulnerable, stating, 'It would make the migrants, who have nothing, pay the unpaid bill. This is not the way to solve things.' He urged the incoming administration to build a society without hatred, discrimination, or exclusion. The Pope also sent a message to Trump ahead of his inauguration, offering prayers and urging him to promote peace. The remarks come as Trump prepares to intensify immigration enforcement across the United States.