Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

Pope Francis has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plans, for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

He described the plans as "a disgrace" in an interview on Italian television on Sunday, ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Speaking from the Vatican, the Pope emphasized the human cost of the plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States.

He said, "This is not the way to solve things."

President Trump is starting off his second term with several executive orders, including ones to accelerate deportations and enhance border security.

In response, Pope Francis urged world leaders to focus on addressing the root causes of migration rather than punishing vulnerable people.

Despite his criticisms, the Pope extended a congratulatory message to President Trump on Monday, the day of his inauguration, praying that Trump's "leadership fosters unity and compassion in addressing global challenges."