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Does the Church Require Open Borders?

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What does the Church actually teach about immigration and open borders?

How do we balance love and treatment of people who come to our country?

Can we morally deport illegals?

Is there a hierarchy of love? Yes there is.

Hear Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, in his Mass homily at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy on Feb. 13, 2025, explain what the Church really teaches about immigration, love, open borders, and care for a nation's citizens. 

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