
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has criticized Catholic leaders for opposing immigration enforcement, accusing them of profiting from taxpayer-funded resettlement programs. His comments come in response to Cardinal Robert McElroy’s assertion that mass deportations contradict Catholic teachings.
Vigano argued that deportation policies align with natural law and the obligations of governments to protect their citizens. He accused Catholic organizations of using immigration programs to secure significant funding, calling their opposition to enforcement a financial strategy.
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
According to critics, organizations like Catholic Charities USA have received billions in government support. In 2023 alone, Catholic Charities USA reportedly took in $1.4 billion, surpassing private donations. Meanwhile, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops lobbied for nearly $30 billion in 2024 immigration-related funding.
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 these financial incentives to broader globalist goals, claiming that unchecked migration destabilizes societies and aids population replacement. He described the Church’s involvement as part of a “deep church” effort to advance political agendas over spiritual responsibilities.
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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, recently appointed as Archbishop of Washington, has drawn attention for his progressive positions on LGBTQ inclusion and environmental issues. While praised by some, his approach has raised concerns about its alignment with traditional Catholic teachings.
This clash between Vigano and McElroy highlights a growing divide within the Catholic Church over its role in addressing contentious issues like immigration.