CNA Staff, Oct 9, 2025 / 12:25 pm

Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration policies and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and labor leaders at the Vatican on Thursday.

“Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters. While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” the pontiff said.

In his meeting with Chicago union leaders, the pope also praised their important work to “enhance the common good and help to create a society where all can flourish.”

By respecting the dignity of the weak, Leo noted, “you are putting into pract

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