- JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois and a native of Chicago, visited the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
- The meeting was organized by a cardinal from Chicago, highlighting the city’s involvement and interest in the discussions.
- Pritzker and the Pope expressed mutual concerns regarding the aggressive immigration policies implemented during the Trump administration.
- A particular focus of their condemnation was the operations carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Both leaders emphasized the need for more compassionate approaches to immigration and treatment of individuals affected by these policies.
- The meeting underscores an international dimension to the discourse on U.S. immigration policy, particularly from prominent religious and political figures.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pritzker-seeks-sympathy-from-pope-leo-over-trumps-chicago-immigration-blitz)
