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Pope Leo XIV has now offered one of his clearest statements on immigration. “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.” He said he believes illegal aliens should be treated humanely but stressed that this does not mean calling for open borders.
His Holiness delivered the remarks during an unscripted exchange at Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing that defending the dignity of migrants is not incompatible with enforcing immigration law. He praised the U.S. bishops for their recent pastoral message while reaffirming that the rule of law and a government’s right to control its borders are consistent with Christian teaching. He noted that illegal entry must be handled through the justice system, even though he acknowledged flaws in that system.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/pope-leo-clarifies-immigration-stance-every-nation-has/