Pope Leo XIV on illegal immigration, after USCCB statement: “No one has said that the United States should have open borders. I think every country has a right to determine who and how and when people enter.” Continues that the statement issued by the US Bishops should be considered in full context with consideration of the dignity of the human person.
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Are there illegal immigrants in Vatican City? Practice what you preach.
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There is also the assumption that none of this harms anyone as long as you manage to stay here for a long time and don't get caught, but all of this harms society in one way or another. I feel uncomfortable allowing lawlessness based on the length of stay in the country.