The Catholic Observer: Under Pope Leo XIV, MAGA Country Catholics Are Standing Up to Trump

Writer Christopher Hale explores Catholic resistance to DHS immigration raids in traditionally red states, highlighting the faith and community leaders heeding Pope Leo XIV’s call to action.

“We cannot remain as unengaged spectators; rather, we must listen with our hearts, allow ourselves to be challenged, and become involved. With Christ and sustained by the power of His Spirit, believers are called to take on the burdens of their brothers and sisters, especially those who are crushed by injustice, discrimination, and violence. Indeed, only in sharing and commitment is it possible to arrive at adequate responses, always supported by the certainty that ‘the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”

-Pope Leo XI

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