Catholic News Agency reports (November 12, 2025) that the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a statement opposing “indiscriminate mass deportation” of illegal immigrants during their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. The motion passed with 216 votes in favor (95% approval), five against, and three abstentions. The document condemns “dehumanizing rhetoric,” laments “arbitrary” loss of legal status by immigrants, and promotes “safe and legal pathways” for migration. Cardinal Blase Cupich amended the text to explicitly condemn deportations, claiming this demonstrates solidarity with migrants. Bishop Mark Seitz announced a national initiative to obstruct deportations while criticizing President Trump’s enforcement policies. The article notes antipope Leo XIV encouraged this stance, quoting his alleged statement: “The Church cannot stay silent before injustice.”