Pope Francis Criticizes Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

Pope Francis has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation of undocumented migrants, warning that such actions threaten human dignity and leave vulnerable people defenseless.

In a letter to U.S. bishops on Monday, the pope urged the clergy to resist narratives that discriminate against migrants and cause unnecessary suffering.

He emphasized the importance of welcoming, protecting, and integrating those fleeing conflicts, poverty, and climate disasters—within reasonable capacity limits.

Over 600 Arrested for Working Illegally In UK

UK immigration enforcement teams made over 600 arrests in January, a 73 percent increase on the same period a year ago, as part of the new Labour government’s plan to tackle undocumented migration and people smuggling gangs, officials said on Monday.

The 609 arrests, compared to 352 in January 2024, were made during visits to over 800 premises including nail bars, restaurants, car washes and convenience stores, a government statement said.

On taking office last year Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately scrapped his Conservative predecessor Rishi Sunak’s plan to deter undocumented migration to the UK by deporting new arrivals to Rwanda.