US Bishops Promote Naturalistic Humanism Over Christ’s Kingship

The EWTN News portal reports that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), a structure of the post-conciliar sect, will advocate for “just immigration policies” with the successor to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Markwayne Mullin. Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chair of the USCCB Committee on Migration, stated the bishops remain committed to “dialoguing with all leaders” for policies recognizing the “God-given dignity of all involved,” urging an approach to enforcement that is “targeted, proportionate, and humane,” respecting “the sanctity of families.” This follows a November USCCB message opposing “indiscriminate mass deportation.” Policy scholars, however, doubt the leadership change will alter the administration’s strict enforcement policies. The bishops’ advocacy, conducted through the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), centers on natural-law concepts of “human dignity” and “family unity” while omitting any supernatural purpose for immigration or the duty of the state to foster the Catholic faith.