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El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz met with Pope Leo XIV, presenting him with letters from immigrants "terrorized" by the Trump administration's increasingly combative immigration tactics. Seitz also shared a video detailing migrant struggles. Pope Leo vowed to "stand with" immigrants and Catholic leaders advocating for them, expressing hope the U.S. bishops' conference will address the issue. The Pope has previously criticized U.S. immigration policies and the "inhuman treatment" of migrants, aligning with his predecessor's stance against mass deportations.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.