Teresa Tomio
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from the chair of St. Peter, right? We can't disagree with that. But the issue of immigration is something upon which Catholics can disagree. We have to care for the poor, care for the immigrant. But the way we do it, we can discuss that, and there could be different ways. So there's a mutual respect, I think, in J.D. Vance being a Catholic and the Pope being who he is, who he was, the Pope.
from the chair of St. Peter, right? We can't disagree with that. But the issue of immigration is something upon which Catholics can disagree. We have to care for the poor, care for the immigrant. But the way we do it, we can discuss that, and there could be different ways. So there's a mutual respect, I think, in J.D. Vance being a Catholic and the Pope being who he is, who he was, the Pope.
So J.D. Vance recognizes that. But we also understand, and the catechism itself is very clear, the teachings of the Church say that that a country has a right to protect its borders and that the people who are coming into a country have to respect the laws of that country.
So J.D. Vance recognizes that. But we also understand, and the catechism itself is very clear, the teachings of the Church say that that a country has a right to protect its borders and that the people who are coming into a country have to respect the laws of that country.
So J.D. Vance recognizes that. But we also understand, and the catechism itself is very clear, the teachings of the Church say that that a country has a right to protect its borders and that the people who are coming into a country have to respect the laws of that country.
So the Catholic Church is clear we have to help the people in need, but that countries have a right to protect themselves and protect their borders. So I think it was a good sign, a good step in the right direction, even though there obviously is some strong disagreement there.
So the Catholic Church is clear we have to help the people in need, but that countries have a right to protect themselves and protect their borders. So I think it was a good sign, a good step in the right direction, even though there obviously is some strong disagreement there.
So the Catholic Church is clear we have to help the people in need, but that countries have a right to protect themselves and protect their borders. So I think it was a good sign, a good step in the right direction, even though there obviously is some strong disagreement there.
Right, right. And againβ The Church is very clear on this teaching, and I think people will do themselves a favor, and I know for a long time I didn't do this, but see what the Church actually says about these issues. And J.D. Vance is very well versed on the Church teaching. And I do think it was a really good sign that the two met, though, and how special it must be for J.D.
Right, right. And againβ The Church is very clear on this teaching, and I think people will do themselves a favor, and I know for a long time I didn't do this, but see what the Church actually says about these issues. And J.D. Vance is very well versed on the Church teaching. And I do think it was a really good sign that the two met, though, and how special it must be for J.D.
Right, right. And againβ The Church is very clear on this teaching, and I think people will do themselves a favor, and I know for a long time I didn't do this, but see what the Church actually says about these issues. And J.D. Vance is very well versed on the Church teaching. And I do think it was a really good sign that the two met, though, and how special it must be for J.D.
Vance as a Catholic, as a vice president, to have met with the Pope right before his death.
Vance as a Catholic, as a vice president, to have met with the Pope right before his death.
Vance as a Catholic, as a vice president, to have met with the Pope right before his death.
Well, here's the thing, and you and I know this, right, because we're both Catholic. We're raised in the Catholic faith. We know the faith, and from our perspective as journalists covering these things, it always intrigues me, and I spent 20, half of my career in the secular media. It always intrigues me the way that secular media want to cover this. They want to split us in two.
Well, here's the thing, and you and I know this, right, because we're both Catholic. We're raised in the Catholic faith. We know the faith, and from our perspective as journalists covering these things, it always intrigues me, and I spent 20, half of my career in the secular media. It always intrigues me the way that secular media want to cover this. They want to split us in two.
Well, here's the thing, and you and I know this, right, because we're both Catholic. We're raised in the Catholic faith. We know the faith, and from our perspective as journalists covering these things, it always intrigues me, and I spent 20, half of my career in the secular media. It always intrigues me the way that secular media want to cover this. They want to split us in two.
Now, when you look at the teachings of the Church, some people may look at some things, such as immigration or social justice or things like that as those teachings that may appear to lean toward the left, and then other issues such as life issues, marriage, sexuality, leaning to the right.
Now, when you look at the teachings of the Church, some people may look at some things, such as immigration or social justice or things like that as those teachings that may appear to lean toward the left, and then other issues such as life issues, marriage, sexuality, leaning to the right.
Now, when you look at the teachings of the Church, some people may look at some things, such as immigration or social justice or things like that as those teachings that may appear to lean toward the left, and then other issues such as life issues, marriage, sexuality, leaning to the right.