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Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Leobankx(op): 1:46am On Feb 12, 2025

Pope Francis launched a stinging critique Tuesday of US President Donald Trump’s deportations of undocumented migrants, describing it as a “major crisis” that “damages the dignity of men and women”.

In a letter to US bishops, he urged Catholics and others “not to give in to narratives that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters”.

The Argentine pontiff, 88, has repeatedly defended the rights of migrants during his 10 years leading the Catholic Church, urging world leaders to be more welcoming to those fleeing poverty or violence.

“I have followed closely the major crisis that is taking place in the United States with the initiation of a program of mass deportations,” he wrote Tuesday.

He acknowledged “the right of a nation to defend itself and keep communities safe from those who have committed violent or serious crimes while in the country or prior to arrival”.

But he wrote that “the act of deporting people who in many cases have left their own land for reasons of extreme poverty, insecurity, exploitation, persecution or serious deterioration of the environment, damages the dignity of many men and women, and of entire families”.

Deportation “places them in a state of particular vulnerability and defencelessness”, he wrote.

Francis had warned as Trump returned to the White House last month that his pledge to carry out the largest deportation campaign in US history, by expelling millions of undocumented immigrants, would be a “calamity”.

“This is not a minor issue — an authentic rule of law is verified precisely in the dignified treatment that all people deserve, especially the poorest and most marginalised,” he wrote in his letter.

He added: “This does not impede the development of a policy that regulates orderly and legal migration. However, this development cannot come about through the privilege of some and the sacrifice of others.

“What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly.”

He welcomed the work done by Catholic clergy with refugees and migrants.

“I exhort all the faithful of the Catholic Church, and all men and women of good will, not to give in to narratives that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” he wrote.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/02/11/pope-blasts-trump-over-migrant-deportations-says-it-is-a-major-crisis/

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Felimax(m): 6:05am On Feb 12, 2025

I believe the Pope will not permit 25% of the shit the US is taking today.
Trump is on point to fix his country.

Even Jesus said if you come through the back door he will kick you out.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by DiasGodinHeaven: 6:08am On Feb 12, 2025

Leobankx:
Pope Francis launched a stinging critique Tuesday of US President Donald Trump’s deportations of undocumented migrants, describing it as a “major crisis” that “damages the dignity of men and women”.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/02/11/pope-blasts-trump-over-migrant-deportations-says-it-is-a-major-crisis/

This useless gay pope?
God punish him

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Namaster: 6:26am On Feb 12, 2025

Bleep Francis!
And Bleep his letter too!

He had his chance before the election.
And he screwed up.

He BRANDED Kamala Harris a MURDERER because she wanted girls.to.have the option for abortion when they get RAPED by Pedophiles and Rapists like Trump.

And he DOWNPLAYED the walking-talking CALAMITY that is Trump.

But I wouldn't expect much from a man that presides over the LARGEST pedophile ring in the world.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Yugoslavia247(m): 10:50am On Feb 12, 2025

Pope wey support gay self dey talk.

Catholic church don turn another thing.

Be like na to be a pentecostal dey okay now

I dont get what the orthodox churches in europe are doing

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by SaturnNick(m): 10:50am On Feb 12, 2025

Good

Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by thrillionaire(m): 10:52am On Feb 12, 2025

This useless clown called pope is talking. Someone that doesn't have or stand by any biblical convictions or principles.. anywhere belle face.

Your relevance has been whittled down buddy, no one takes you serious anymore since you now support evil. Focus on cleansing the Vatican and allow Trump focus on making America great again and in extension the world at large.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by MzeeMachiavelli: 10:53am On Feb 12, 2025

Once upon a time! In Europe, When a Pope's statement is taken seriously.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Wealthoptulent(m): 10:53am On Feb 12, 2025*

make POPE PULP jare
authorising LGBTQ not Major and GLOBAL CRISIS and CRIES on RELIGION TOLLS?
make dem wipe am ORIAMO for CAP , E dey cap NONSENSE

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by SalamRushdie: 10:53am On Feb 12, 2025

USAID Pope should rest , can the pope allow uninvited people into the Vatican?

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by God1000(m): 10:54am On Feb 12, 2025

Donald trump is an antichrist, but unfortunately the gullible and brainwashed christians don't see him that way

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Righteousness2(m): 10:54am On Feb 12, 2025

The pope is Totally Wrong!

There are laws that guide a nation.

When a nation is under threat as America is today Especially from the Enemies within, then Tough Decisions has to be taken.

Trump Decision is a tough one that has to be taken To Safeguard his nation.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by YesDaddyTill203: 10:56am On Feb 12, 2025

The village idiot is a lunatic.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Iweakbro: 10:56am On Feb 12, 2025*

Felimax:
I believe the Pope will not permit 25% of the shit the US is taking today.
Trump is on point to fix his country.

Even Jesus said if you come through the back door he will kick you out.

Don't mind him. One of the very few countries in Europe without a terrorist attack is Poland, and do you know why?

Zero tolerance of illegal Muslim migrants pushed to their border by Russia and Belarus—with a shoot-to-kill policy.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Kingpele(m): 10:56am On Feb 12, 2025*

Wow...I see slowpokes insulting their grandpa elder up there...I wish NCC will make data very costly so as to reduce the amount of idiots coming online to foist their frustration on others...if u have not been deported from abroad..u won't understand how it feels....trump is even removing citizens status from people who have lived in USA as citizens...is that not terrible....trump himself is a migrant...his ancestors root is traced to Germany...so on what grounds should he want to embark on mass deportation of fellow humans... Pope is right on point....

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by lexy2014: 10:57am On Feb 12, 2025

Deportation “places them in a state of particular vulnerability and defencelessness”

why is the Pope not offering these defenceless deportees asylum in the Vatican?

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by thrillionaire(m): 10:57am On Feb 12, 2025

God1000:
Donald trump is an antichrist, but unfortunately the gullible and brainwashed christians don't see him that way

You this terrorist apologist and lover..

So because you say Trump is this and that we all should agree with you and run with your madness? You agent of the devil wants to tell Christians how to see things now? Wow!

Gtfoh

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by DeepSightZ: 10:58am On Feb 12, 2025

Felimax:
I believe the Pope will not permit 25% of the shit the US is taking today.
Trump is on point to fix his country.

Even Jesus said if you come through the back door he will kick you out.

1. When white men came to America, did they come through the back door or front door?
2. Are you not aware that even documented immigrants are being targetted by Trump?

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Breaker001: 11:00am On Feb 12, 2025

Story!
Story!
Stoooorrrryyy!!!

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by CXLVII: 11:00am On Feb 12, 2025

He will insult the pope soon

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Olichoke: 11:01am On Feb 12, 2025

At times Pope and the Catholic church are confusing the common man with their support for gay. We go soon have gay priests in Nigerian Catholic parishes

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by optimusprime2(m): 11:02am On Feb 12, 2025

Can't the Vatican as a sovereign country accept the deported immigrants who deliberately jumped fence?

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Buhari4dullard: 11:03am On Feb 12, 2025

hypocrisy of this Luciferian pope.
Does he not have walls round the vatican city?
Why not open the gates so anyone can enter?

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by TinubuThief: 11:03am On Feb 12, 2025

Anti.Christ

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Elusive001: 11:04am On Feb 12, 2025

lexy2014:
why is the Pope not offering these defenceless deportees asylum in the Vatican?

You are correct. Shebi dem say he is "god's representative" on earth. Shouldn't he be kind enough to take them to Vatican? After all he is the in-charge of the country.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Elusive001: 11:05am On Feb 12, 2025

TinubuThief:
Anti.Christ

Senior one really.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Bubu4Sea: 11:07am On Feb 12, 2025

TinubuThief:
Anti.Christ

I swear, that man is evil to the core.

Buhari4dullard:
hypocrisy of this Luciferian pope.
Does he not have walls round the vatican city?
Why not open the gates so anyone can enter?

True yarns, he is very satanic.

DiasGodinHeaven:
This useless gay pope?
God punish him

Well said.
This pope is evil

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by stan83: 11:07am On Feb 12, 2025

DiasGodinHeaven:
This useless gay pope?
God punish him

May God have mercy on your soul..

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by otherway: 11:07am On Feb 12, 2025

Righteousness2:
The pope is Totally Wrong!

There are laws that guide a nation.

When a nation is under threat as America is today Especially from the Enemies within, then Tough Decisions has to be taken.

Trump Decision is a tough one that has to be taken To Safeguard his nation.

You have no clue of what you are saying.

What he is doing is against human right principle.

You just don't deport people cis they are undocumented.

In UK, undocumented people are given the chance to integrate through different means..

1. Marry a briton

2. Be in durable partnership with a Bruton.

3. Have a child with a Briton or one with leave to remain in the country.

4. Coparenting a minor born of a Briton or one with residence permit.

5. Stay in the country for 20years.

6. Have a child and after 7 years the child gets settlement along side the parents.

7. If you bring in a child nd the child lives in UK for 7 years.

8. Asylum

9. Human right. And on Nd on

This means hypothetically speaking, most people who are undocumented will be documented in the long run meaning nobody will remain illegal for ever.

As long as they do not pose a threat to the country or commit a crime, you have no right to start seeking for people to yank off your county cos they are undocumented.. That is nsanity of the highest proportion.

Immigration is the driving force of a nation and just like we have many non Nigerians living in Nigeria doing some types of jobs you and I would rather die of hunger than do, and these jobs are pivotal to the growth of Nigeria economy...

Mark my word, Americans will soon start to feel the consequence of the actions the village idiot they put in white house.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by JuanDeDios: 11:11am On Feb 12, 2025

Felimax:
I believe the Pope will not permit 25% of the shit the US is taking today.
Trump is on point to fix his country.

Even Jesus said if you come through the back door he will kick you out.

Jesus urges you to receive immigrants and show them kindness. In fact, it's a criterion for entering his Kingdom of God, aka Heaven.

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Re: Pope Francis Condemns Trump’s Migrant Deportations, Calls It A ‘Major Crisis’ by Felimax(m): 11:11am On Feb 12, 2025

DeepSightZ:
1. When white men came to America, did they come through the back door or front door?
2. Are you not aware that even documented immigrants are being targetted by Trump?

It's his country for Christ sake.
They should let him breath.

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