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Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky: What the Bishops Got Wrong on Immigration – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky: What the Bishops Got Wrong on Immigration

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By Father Jerry J. Pokorsky, Catholic World Report, Nov. 18, 2025

Father Jerry J. Pokorsky is a priest of the Diocese of Arlington. He is pastor of St. Catherine of Siena parish in Great Falls, Virginia.. He holds a Master of Divinity degree as well as a master’s degree in moral theology.

It’s ‘bearing false witness’ to accuse people (even if implicitly) of systematic indiscriminate behavior that violated human dignity (and is therefore immoral)—without clear evidence.

The Apostles’ Creed teaches that the Church, as the Body of Christ, is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The Church herself—understood as the Mystical Body and safeguarded by the Holy Spirit—cannot be the object of legitimate criticism in matters of authentic faith and foundational Catholic moral teaching. Mary is the Mother and model of the Church.

At the same time, the Church’s human leadership is not without sin. All Catholics must necessarily distinguish between the Church’s essential divine constitution and the limitations of her human leadership. Scripture illustrates this mysterious reality and distinction. ….

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Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky: What the Bishops Got Wrong on Immigration

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee Quietly Met with Convicted Israeli Spy at Embassy, by Elise Winland

Vance Calls Border Security ‘Humanitarian’ in Response to Pope Leo XIV, by Tyler Arnold

By Father Jerry J. Pokorsky, Catholic World Report, Nov. 18, 2025

It’s ‘bearing false witness’ to accuse people (even if implicitly) of systematic indiscriminate behavior that violated human dignity (and is therefore immoral)—without clear evidence.

At the same time, the Church’s human leadership is not without sin. All Catholics must necessarily distinguish between the Church’s essential divine constitution and the limitations of her human leadership. Scripture illustrates this mysterious reality and distinction. ….

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