Pope Francis Warns Trump’s Deportation Policy Will End Badly

Feb 12, 2025 Komal Das

Pope Francis warned Trump’s mass deportation plans “will end badly” and criticized them for harming migrants' dignity

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The Pope advocates for migrant rights, urging countries to protect and integrate those fleeing crises

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Pope Francis criticized Trump’s migrant crackdown, stating it harms the dignity and vulnerability of those fleeing hardship

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The Pope urged for migration policies based on dignity, not force

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated over 8,000 arrests have been made in immigration enforcement since Trump’s presidency began

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