🔗 Share this article US Roman Catholic Church Leaders Denounce White House Border Enforcement In a uncommon formal message, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a firm denunciation of the White House's border enforcement measures. Special Message Reveals Significant Apprehension The bishops voiced being disturbed by potential violations of the sacred nature of religious sites and the protected status of hospitals and schools. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Climate of Fear In their message, the bishops characterized what they termed "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of discrimination" and immigration policies. They expressed being disheartened by the present discourse and vilification of foreign nationals, while opposing what they described as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Additional Concerns The bishops also expressed major apprehensions about: Conditions in border holding facilities Random revocation of legal status for certain immigrants Absence of meaningful immigration reform Policy Changes The White House has pursued an stringent border policy since taking office, including revoking policies that restricted immigration detentions near designated sites such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions. Worldwide Dimension The statement mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "deep reflection about the way immigrants are being addressed in the US under Trump." Wider Consequences This constitutes the first special message of its nature in over a decade, emphasizing the gravity of the bishops' concerns about present border measures.