The Pope Should Pontificate About Something Else

He knows nothing about U.S. immigration policy.

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Pope Francis leads the Vespers prayer service to celebrate the conversion of St. Paul, at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, in Rome, Italy, January 25, 2025.

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Of all the people you’d consult about U.S. immigration policy, the bishop of Rome is pretty far down the list.

Although he has more of a right to pontificate than most, the pope, like everyone else these days, has opinions on things he knows nothing about, and feels compelled to share them publicly.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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