Published February 20, 2025
Father Raymond de Souza makes fine points in his piece “The Pope vs. JD Vance on Immigration” (Houses of Worship, Feb. 14). But the topic warrants additional consideration.
First, the Catholic Church has a preferential option for the poor, including immigrants, and especially the persecuted. But that doesn’t override a society’s right and obligation to protect its citizens, regulate its borders and defend the health and integrity of its public institutions.
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Francis X. Maier is a Senior Fellow in the Catholic Studies Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Mr. Maier’s work focuses on the intersection of Christian faith, culture, and public life, with special attention to lay formation and action.
