There seems to be many radical left-wing bishops, priests and clergy within the Catholic church who are constantly chiding us that we need to welcome everyone into the United States, without limits. But what does the actual Catechism of the Catholic Church, which Catholics must adhere to, state about immigration? it might surprise you.
The hierarchy of the catholic church itself, however, has been infested, sadly with radical open border advocates, who act as if it's immoral for the Unite States to have borders or enforce our sovereignty. This has never been the actual teaching or position of the church. These modernists, or so they're called, have done a great amount of damage to the church, in many ways, yet the battle between the traditionalists and the modernists continues.
That's another issue entirely, for today we will focus on solely immigration. Also, I will post a link to what the U.S. Conference of catholic Bishops says on immigration reform- What they say will shock you too! It shocked me, and I just found this gem this morning! Finally, I will include some statements from Saint Thomas on immigration.
Section 2241 states, in part, "Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants' duties toward their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens."
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in an August 2013 document, stated, in part, that "The Catholic Catechism instructs the faithful that good government has two duties, both of which must be carried out and neither of which can be ignored... The second duty is to secure one's border and enforce the law for the sake of the common good. Sovereign nations have the right to enforce their laws and all persons must respect the legitimate exercise of this right... Enforcement: The U.S. Catholic Bishops accept the legitimate role of the U.S. government in intercepting unauthorized migrants who attempt to travel to the United States..."