That is a terrific idea. Absolutely, that is brilliant.
Women wearing crosses on their collars could stand quietly in the halls and offer to say prayers for and with those in court. It would be such a healing presence.
Even Catholic laity could attend, hold hands, listen to the fears of those going into court, and offer reassurance.
There is power in prayer and in quiet reflection. Kindness never goes astray.
If it was us being forcibly rounded like stray dogs, wouldn't we want compassion?
Bishop Pham didn’t just walk into a courthouse—he walked into empire’s teeth and made it choke on its own fear.
ICE scattered. Why? Because holiness showed up wearing skin and a collar. Because presence—quiet, unwavering presence—undoes cruelty faster than shouting ever could.
This is the Church Pope Leo promised:
Not a fortress of rules, but a field hospital at the gates.
Not polite prayers, but public resistance.
Not neutrality, but solidarity.
May every courtroom become a sanctuary.
And may every bishop remember what power looks like when it kneels beside the detained.
We need to get more priests and clergy attending these hearings if that is the case. This is ridiculous that they are reopening cases to deport them without any cause.
I am not a Catholic, although I respect their beliefs.
I am very happy with what was accomplished when ICE tried to arrest peaceful protesters who didn’t deserve it!!!
The priest & followers just stood their ground.
Great show of strength & support.
And ICE left !
Happy ending for all!!!!!
Let’s keep it up!!!!!
Absolutely, these clergy might not get a big attendance at mass, but I hope they will be big attendees in the immigration courts, and keep on coming.
This is so moving. Thank you Pope Leo. 🙏🙌💜✌️
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NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST THEE, SHALL PROSPER!!
I hope more clergy stand up and address this issue as this brave person has ..
I’m glad to see the Church living up to its Gospel mission.
Thank you for standing in defense of helpless people. What Trump has called in The U.S is cruel and punishing innocent people and children.
99.5 % of migrants are Carholic.
Perhaps Nuns from Various Carholic orders could attend at court hearings also.
That is a terrific idea. Absolutely, that is brilliant.
Women wearing crosses on their collars could stand quietly in the halls and offer to say prayers for and with those in court. It would be such a healing presence.
Even Catholic laity could attend, hold hands, listen to the fears of those going into court, and offer reassurance.
There is power in prayer and in quiet reflection. Kindness never goes astray.
If it was us being forcibly rounded like stray dogs, wouldn't we want compassion?
A listening ear?
A hand held in reassurance?
This is what Christianity does best.
Being Chistlike is to love our neighbours.
Have we forgotten that?
Lots and lot of Nuns wearing Black Habits and large crosses
Even silent presence has power.
I taught little kids for twenty years.
The death stare with blank, poker-face, is incredibly successful at getting kids to behave themselves.
Presence, quiet presence, using eye to eye contact, or even a scribbling pencil in a notebook might work.
When we are being observed, or focused on exclusively, we feel the need to act better than when no one is watching.
I'd go more often, just to sit and stare, observing closely.
With these surreal court cases, the judges need to be kept honest.
Go the death stare!
Trump and ICE have a lot to answer for.
For the legions who seem no longer to know the difference: THIS is what a Christian looks like. This is how a Christian thinks, acts and speaks.
I hope they can keep showing up.
Thank you. More of this please.
Yayyyyy. Boss💙🙏
Please political leaders join the religious and show that goodness still exists.
Bishop Pham didn’t just walk into a courthouse—he walked into empire’s teeth and made it choke on its own fear.
ICE scattered. Why? Because holiness showed up wearing skin and a collar. Because presence—quiet, unwavering presence—undoes cruelty faster than shouting ever could.
This is the Church Pope Leo promised:
Not a fortress of rules, but a field hospital at the gates.
Not polite prayers, but public resistance.
Not neutrality, but solidarity.
May every courtroom become a sanctuary.
And may every bishop remember what power looks like when it kneels beside the detained.
We need to get more priests and clergy attending these hearings if that is the case. This is ridiculous that they are reopening cases to deport them without any cause.
I hope they continue. That’s a true Christian.