Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Mass Migrant Expulsions as a 'Crisis of Dignity'

In a letter to U.S. bishops, the pope criticized the policy as harmful to human rights, prompting sharp rebuttals from the Trump administration.

Pope Francis denounced the mass expulsions of migrants ordered by President Donald Trump, calling them a 'crisis of dignity' in a letter to U.S. bishops released by the Vatican.
The pope highlighted the plight of migrants fleeing poverty, persecution, and environmental degradation, urging a reassessment of policies in light of human rights and dignity.
Trump's immigration adviser, Tom Homan, dismissed the criticism, suggesting the pope focus on church matters and pointing to the Vatican's own walls as a counterargument.
Francis acknowledged a country's right to defend itself against migrants who commit serious crimes but warned that broad expulsions harm vulnerable populations.
This is not the first clash between the pope and Trump over immigration, with previous criticisms dating back to Trump's first presidency and the 2024 campaign.