
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has accused Catholic leaders of financial self-interest in their stance against immigration enforcement. His comments follow Cardinal Robert McElroy‘s claim that deportations are inconsistent with Catholic teachings.
Vigano dismissed McElroy’s argument, stating that deportation policies align with natural law and the obligations of governments to protect their citizens. He alleged that Catholic organizations oppose enforcement to preserve funding from taxpayer-supported immigration programs.
Critics highlight the billions of dollars Catholic groups receive annually. Catholic Charities USA, for example, reportedly took in $1.4 billion in government funding by 2023, far exceeding private donations. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has lobbied for billions more in appropriations to address immigration.
The “mass deportation” of illegal immigrants is a decision that the State can legitimately take, and this is a principle dictated by Natural Law even before positive civil law or Canon Law.
Conversely, the “mass deportation” of illegal immigrants is certainly and indisputably… pic.twitter.com/1uiev8fTFU
— Arcivescovo Carlo Maria Viganò (@CarloMVigano) January 8, 2025
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"The “mass deportation” of illegal immigrants is certainly and unquestionably incompatible with the subversive plan of ethnic substitution shared by the globalist elite"https://t.co/Qewy8ZSnFS pic.twitter.com/NfLBOdnwvF
— Jeanie Hannaman (@JeanieHannaman) January 9, 2025
Vigano warned that mass immigration aids a globalist agenda aimed at destabilizing societies and replacing populations. He accused Church leaders of prioritizing political objectives over their spiritual responsibilities, labeling their actions as part of a “deep church” effort.
Illegal immigration … finds support from both the Left as well as the Church of Bergoglio, despite the fact that it is directly connected with the trafficking of minors, the increase of criminality and the destruction of the social fabric.https://t.co/O8BnawYZgt pic.twitter.com/sMAwjvWHp5
— Archbishop Viganò (Quotes) (@ArchbpVigano) November 19, 2024
They are planned, paid for invasions. This is a plan for the absolute destruction of Christendom while Rome fiddles.https://t.co/ai6yUGaQRt
— Joan D'Arc (@JoanOfArc1920) January 8, 2025
McElroy, known for his progressive positions, was recently appointed as Archbishop of Washington. While celebrated by some for his advocacy on LGBTQ inclusion and environmental causes, his leadership has sparked concerns about doctrinal adherence.
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Illegal immigration …finds support from..the Left.., despite the fact that it is directly connected with the trafficking of minors, the increase of criminality and the destruction of the social fabric. https://t.co/xqmeYHIok8
— Archbishop Viganò (Quotes) (@ArchbpVigano) November 11, 2024
The clash between Vigano and McElroy underscores growing tensions within the Catholic Church over its role in immigration policy and other contentious issues.
ARCHBISHOP VIGANO COMMENT ON SUPPORTERS OF
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CRIMES 😱@sscjusa@cardinalrlburke@MelGibsonNew@MarkWinneWSB @RaymondArroyo @NathanLipscomb @brendaslynn @RealJasonNelson@MargaretAUGrad @frfrankpavone@fr_james1 @Cathaholic@MarieePhilomena @ipadre… pic.twitter.com/zk1d14LR0f— 𝕆𝕣𝕝𝕒𝕟… 🇺🇲🗽 🙏✝️🛐👶🕯 (@OrlandoUSA) October 17, 2024