Tue Jan 21 01:00:00 IST 2025: ## Pope Condemns Trump’s Immigration Plans as “Disgraceful”
**Vatican City –** Pope Francis has strongly condemned Donald Trump’s plans to deport undocumented immigrants from the United States, calling the proposed mass expulsion a “disgrace” and morally unacceptable. In an interview with Italian television, the Pope stated that such actions would unfairly burden vulnerable individuals and represent a flawed approach to problem-solving. He reiterated his long-held belief that prioritizing the building of walls over bridges is un-Christian.
The Pope’s comments come as Trump prepares to begin what he has promised will be the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in US history. While the Pope previously offered Trump cordial greetings and urged him towards a society free of hatred and discrimination, his latest statement makes clear his deep disapproval of the planned deportations.
The interview also saw the Pope address broader migration issues, highlighting the cruelty often inflicted upon migrants and emphasizing everyone’s right to remain in their home country or emigrate. He suggested that a well-managed migration policy could even benefit countries like Italy and Spain, which are experiencing declining birth rates and labor shortages.
Finally, the Pope expressed his bewilderment at the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, lamenting the apparent global drive towards self-destruction. The interview took place on Sunday evening.
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