
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has called out Catholic leaders for opposing immigration enforcement, alleging their positions are driven by financial interests. His remarks come after Cardinal Robert McElroy claimed that mass deportations are inconsistent with Catholic doctrine.
Vigano refuted McElroy’s claims, asserting that deportations align with natural law and governmental responsibilities. He accused Catholic organizations of benefiting from taxpayer-funded programs designed to assist illegal migrants. “Stopping illegal immigration would make them lose an inexhaustible source of profit, paid for by citizens’ taxes,” Vigano said.
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
Reports reveal that Catholic Charities USA received $1.4 billion in government funding in 2023, eclipsing private contributions. Additionally, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has lobbied for billions in immigration-related appropriations, raising questions about financial motives.
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
Vigano linked mass immigration to broader efforts to destabilize nations and replace populations. He accused some Church leaders of promoting globalist agendas under the guise of charity, prioritizing politics over doctrine.
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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
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
McElroy, known for his progressive stances, was recently appointed as Archbishop of Washington. While celebrated for championing causes like LGBTQ inclusion and environmental advocacy, McElroy’s leadership has faced scrutiny from those concerned about doctrinal fidelity.
The controversy underscores deep divisions within the Catholic Church over its role in immigration debates, revealing competing priorities among its leaders.