The U.S. bishops remain divided about many issues, but immigration is not, for the most part, one of them. Their special message against mass deportations passed overwhelmingly last November, and bishops across the ideological spectrum have publicly expressed concern about immigration enforcement that has crossed moral and legal lines. But Catholics on the right don’t always agree with their relig...
The U.S. bishops' amicus brief on birthright citizenship can be seen as an example of the Church using its moral authority to weigh in on a politically charged issue. The brief's use of Catholic social teaching to argue against ending birthright citizenship highlights the Church's emphasis on the inherent dignity of every human person, especially innocent children, and the potential negative effects of statelessness on millions of children.
However, the brief has received criticism for its use o...