Pope Leo Criticizes ‘Inhuman’ Treatment of Immigrants in US. Pope Leo criticized U.S. immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Catholic Church’s pro-life teachings. The pontiff said it is contradictory to oppose abortion while supporting the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States. Leo emphasized the Church’s teaching that life is sacred from conception until natural death. The first U.S. pope responded to a journalist’s question about American politics and immigration policies. The White House defended Trump’s immigration stance, saying he is keeping his campaign promises to deport criminal illegal aliens. Leo has maintained a more reserved style than his predecessor, Pope Francis, who frequently criticized the Trump administration. The pope also commented on the Archdiocese of Chicago awarding Senator Dick Durbin, highlighting the importance of evaluating a politician’s overall work. Leo noted that opposing abortion but supporting the death penalty, for example, is inconsistent with being truly pro-life. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT