Johnson Challenges Pope on Immigrant Treatment
House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly challenged Pope Leo XIV’s scriptural interpretation regarding immigration. Johnson asserted that maintaining sovereign borders is a biblical imperative for civil authorities, distinguishing the government’s duty to enforce law from individual acts of charity. He argued that securing borders is a defensive measure aligned with biblical principles for safeguarding a nation and its citizens. This exchange highlights a significant ideological divide between some Republican leaders and Catholic officials on the theological underpinnings of immigration policy.
John Q. Hosedrinker