Nov 18, 2025 - World

Pope Leo denounces "extremely disrespectful" treatment of immigrants in U.S.

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A short, gray-haired, bespectacled Pope Leo XIV, wearing a white cap and gown and large, silver crucifix, speaks into a silver mic while seated on a cream seat with brown, wooden arms.

Pope Leo XIV delivering a speech to the faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican earlier this month. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images

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