#ice #church #PopeLeoXlV #revMichaelPham #immigration

We need more of this !!

“ But on World Refugee Day, masked immigration agents weren’t leaning against the off-white walls, waiting to grab people. They scattered Friday after seeing a clergy delegation led by Bishop-elect Michael Pham.

“Like the story of Moses and Exodus, the Red Sea parted,” said observer Scott Reid of the immigrant-aiding San Diego Organizing Project.”

https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06/20/ice-agents-scatter-as-sd-bishop-pham-other-clergy-visit-immigration-court/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLDmt9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHonVArqf0u34zu35AqBxIf2vMjvwQRMLwnWjE15Q5wteosQNzms80V8SVsVi_aem_43y61IwfbjNEni0FjOaTKg

ICE agents scatter as SD Bishop Pham, other clergy visit immigration court

"Our presence made a difference," one priest said, quoting an immigration lawyer saying their client was given more time to prepare for another hearing.

Times of San Diego

#PopeLeoXlV #revMichaelPham #ice #undocumented #immigrants

I like this new Pope because he is woke, contrary to the evangelicals , this one cares about immigrants;

“ The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV has called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.

Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday“

https://www.newsweek.com/pope-leos-first-us-bishop-against-trump-ice-migrant-crackdown-2084985

Pope Leo's First US Bishop Takes Action Against Trump Migrant Crackdown

"The people of faith stand with immigrants and refugees," Rev. Michael Pham said.

Newsweek