E193: Is Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Un-Christian? w/Fr Ambrose

With President Trump’s latest executive order cracking down on illegal immigration, many Christians are asking: What would Jesus do? Where do we draw the line between compassion and protecting our nation and families?

Today, I sit down with Fr. Ambrose Criste, a Norbertine priest and theologian, to break down the Catholic perspective on this heated issue. We explore the U.S. Bishops’ response, Pope Francis’ stance, and J.D. Vance’s strong critique of the Bishops.

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss—because the answer isn’t as black and white as some would have you believe. Let’s talk about it.

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00:00 - intro

02:39 - Fr Ambrose’s Intellectual Background

04:34 - What is the Christian view of deportation?

06:48 - The problem with the word ‘deportation’

11:16 - Covenant Eyes

12:20 - Another factor to consider:

15:06 - Most people in this country…

23:20 - CrowdHealth

24:19 - USCCB Statement

26:03 - Not the church’s concern

28:30 - We’re playing clean up

30:42 - Incentivizing illegal immigration

32:26 - EveryLife

33:30 - JD Vance’s statements

37:19 - The church has to be a safe place

38:52 - Pope Francis

41:25 - Obedience to Pope:

43:47 - Ordo Amoris

44:45 - Good Samaritan

51:34 - Trump deporting less than Biden

53:54 - Ed Feser on Immigration

58:22 - Lent