Archbishop Cupich: Congress is not acting in an ‘adult way’ on immigration
November 13, 2015
The opposition of some members of Congress to President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration is neither “serious” nor “adult,” Archbishop Blase Cupich said in a recent address on immigration.
The Chicago archbishop was addressing a conference sponsored by Justice for Immigrants, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
After encouraging immigration advocates in their work and lamenting the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, Archbishop Cupich said:
Trying to block the executive order and deport up millions of people-- including DREAMers brought to the United States as children and the parents of American citizens-- is neither a serious proposal nor an adult way to deal with this issue. If Congress disagrees with the President’s actions, then Congress should supersede them by passing comprehensive immigration reform legislation, consistent with our nation’s values. The majority of Americans want our Congress to act and pass comprehensive reform-- it should not be held hostage to the views of a small, but vocal minority.
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Further information:
- Address of Archbishop Blase Cupich, USCCB Justice for Immigrants Convening, November 11, 2015 (Archdiocese of Chicago)
- ARCHBISHOP BLASE CUPICH - JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS (CatholicChicago YouTube)
- Justice for Immigrants
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Posted by: Gregory108 -
Nov. 15, 2015 12:57 PM ET USA
Why was this man chosen to head such a large and important archdiocese? But then, Jesus chose Judas, so I guess we should cut the Pope some slack!
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Nov. 14, 2015 9:16 PM ET USA
A typical condescending statement by one of the Church's most visible shepherds: "nor an adult way." I wonder if the Archbishop even paid attention to the plurality of plans to address the illegal alien problem that were described at the last Republican debate. "...held hostage to the views of a small...vocal minority." Isn't this small minority the very reason why the Founders chose a republican form of government over and against a democracy? Was it not to protect the rights of the minority?
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Posted by: unum -
Nov. 14, 2015 3:29 PM ET USA
Senator Cupich should take his legislation to the floor of the Senate and argue for it as provided in the Constitution. Otherwise, we will have to assume that his personal opinion on immigration is no better than that of anyone else.
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Posted by: loumiamo -
Nov. 14, 2015 1:31 PM ET USA
I don't believe the Abp has standing to advise any nation that it should act according to his idea of proper immigration policy until the properties and buildings in his own domain remain open 24/7/365. When that happens, then sure, the rest of the world can dance to his tune.
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Posted by: stpetric -
Nov. 14, 2015 8:24 AM ET USA
I really would like to "think with the Church" on the matter of illegal immigration into the U.S. What I just can't get past is that it's *illegal*. If the law is unjust or imprudent, let it be changed. Otherwise, it should be obeyed--and that implies that there are consequences to disobeying it.
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Posted by: skall391825 -
Nov. 13, 2015 9:10 PM ET USA
"If Congress disagrees with the President’s actions, then Congress should supersede them by passing comprehensive immigration reform legislation, consistent with our nation’s values." That's just like a Liberal Democrat:Say something that sounds good to the sheep, even if you know it's dishonest. He knows Obama would veto any reform bill "consistent with our nation’s values."
