The Pope did not have to use word “illegal” in front of migrant. Of course that is what he meant. There is no controversy over legal migration. The issue being debated is illegal immigration. So that is what he meant. To claim otherwise is absurd.
The Pope increasingly exposes his liberal leanings. He’s a liberal.
Based upon my readings here on Free Republic, I've come to think otherwise. For example, this thread, POPE EXCOMMUNICATES PRIEST FOR SUPPORTING GAY MARRIAGE, FEMALE PRIESTS, is but one indicator that the Pontiff is taking a firm, no-nonsense stand against liberalism.