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Kansas Bishops Call Trump's ICE Raids a Betrayal of the Gospel

Deep in Trump Country, Catholic leaders unite to say: immigration policy must be guided by compassion and justice, not political fear.

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Aug 20, 2025
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Defending the Bishops on Immigration | Catholic Moral Theology

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In a strong moral rebuke from MAGA country, the Catholic bishops of Kansas have sharply criticized President Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement, calling out “unnecessary raids, mass detentions, and family separations” as a betrayal of the gospel.

Their joint pastoral letter emphasizes the dignity of every person and urges the faithful to welcome …

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