Is it the RCC’s role to do what the US Government should be doing?..That is- speaking from Washington DC and telling the Central American nations to do a better job with their people, and vigorously protesting Mexican treatment of our US Nationals held in Mexican jails, or held as hostages?.
The RCC is not responsible for affairs of State..it is responsible for the care of souls..and broken bodies..it is called compassion. This makes it difficult for US Catholics because we are so close to Mexico..The US Government needs to pass a comprehensive immigration bill to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and criminals into the US. That is Congress’ job and the President’s duty to sign a bill into law..It is not the RCC’s fault if this is not happening...
“Is it the RCC’s role to do what the US Government should be doing?..That is- speaking from Washington DC and telling the Central American nations to do a better job with their people, and vigorously protesting Mexican treatment of our US Nationals held in Mexican jails, or held as hostages?.”
In this case “yes” the actions of the people in the RCC are based on a moral opposition, or more hopefully, the desire to see the poor improving their lives.
It makes little difference if the US border is the “problem” or if the Mexican Govt’s awful treatment of immigrants on their way to the US.
Don’t forget, the RCC is the focus of the discussion, specifically their actions vis a vis illegals coming into america with their help.
“The RCC is not responsible for affairs of State..it is responsible for the care of souls..and broken bodies..it is called compassion. This makes it difficult for US Catholics because we are so close to Mexico..The US Government needs to pass a comprehensive immigration bill to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and criminals into the US. That is Congress’ job and the President’s duty to sign a bill into law..It is not the RCC’s fault if this is not happening...”
I would say nothing could put the RCC in more jeopardy over this then relying on the US Govt to “pass” a law.
I find it refreshing that the RCC is willing to help the poor, what is less then thrilling is the fact that they criticize the very country that they are exporting people into....