In recent weeks, the pope has continued to criticize Trump’s policies. In an Italian television interview, the pope said it would be a “disgrace” if Trump pursued his anti-immigration policies, according to Reuters.

Archbishop Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, thanked Pope Francis and said the bishops join the pontiff in prayer that “families suffering from the sudden withdrawal of aid may find the strength to endure.

Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.

White House immigration enforcement policy is once again drawing the ire of religious leaders, this time with Pope Francis decrying it in a letter to U.S. bishops.

In a letter to US bishops, the Catholic leader warned that the plan will harm the already vulnerable. View on euronews

Pope Francis warned that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.”