Pope Leo sends special message of support to interfaith immigration policy summit

Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to an interfaith immigration policy summit held on Oct. 29. The summit was hosted by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, also known as CLINIC.

The event brought together scholars, legal practitioners, advocates, and faith leaders from Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish traditions to identify commonalities in their service to immigrant communities.

In his message, the pope thanked CLINIC and various church communities, families, and civic bodies for their efforts to uphold the dignity of refugees and migrants. He noted that vulnerable people are often placed in situations that strip them of human rights. He expressed hope that the summit would encourage participants to address public indifference and help find ways to fulfill a shared moral duty to migrants.