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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a rare collective statement condemning President Trump’s mass deportation policies, marking their strongest stance since 2013.

With overwhelming support from 216 bishops, the church is calling for dignity and protection for immigrants, drawing on biblical teachings about caring for the vulnerable.

Southern California parishes already are leading — from hosting know-your-rights workshops to accompanying migrants to court — while some bishops challenge deportation raids on church grounds.

When millions of European immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century only to be scorned by mainstream society, it was the Catholic Churc

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