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Pope Leo has been critical of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown tactics.

The White House has pushed back on the Pope's criticism, stating it is enforcing laws humanely.

visiting the Vatican that they should speak out strongly against how immigrants are being treated under President 's crackdown, Reuters reported.

Bishop Mark Joseph Seitz of El Paso, Texas, met with Leo on Oct. 8, according to the . Seitz posted on social media that he traveled with a group to share "stories and fears of our from across our country."

Seitz told Reuters the Pope said he wished the U.S. Bishops' Conference would speak strongly on the matter. A representative from the El Paso Diocese confirmed Seitz's comments in an email to USA TODAY.

Leo has been increasingly critical

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