Pope John Paul II and Immigration Law and Policy

Ave Maria Law Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 85, 2007

24 Pages Posted: 10 Feb 2011 Last revised: 26 Feb 2011

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James Parry Eyster

Ave Maria University - Ave Maria School of Law

Date Written: 2007

Abstract

The immigration debate in the United States and in other developed countries has proved vitriolic and divisive, one view espousing limited immigration based on a stringent selection process reflecting the interests of the inhabitants and the other advocating a more open border in which the needs and desires of intending immigrants are considered. The Catholic Church has proposed an alternative solution to migration issues, which addresses the immigrant as a subject, through its social teaching, as expressed in encyclical letters, addresses, and other public statements of church leaders. The late Pope John Paul II was a particularly active advocate for this position, calling for respect for the humanity, dignity, and needs of the immigrant, while recognizing the impact on both the community the migrant leaves and the one he enters. This article examines Pope John Paul II’s writings and speeches to present a cohesive summary of his views.

Keywords: Immigration Catholic Church, John Paul II

Suggested Citation

Eyster, James Parry, Pope John Paul II and Immigration Law and Policy (2007). Ave Maria Law Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 85, 2007 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1758057

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