The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said its some 273 active bishops were "disturbed" to see "a climate of fear and anxiety" over immigration.

The rebuke adds to Pope Leo's critiques of the administration.

The Catholic bishop’s statement raised concerns about the “vilification of immigrants” and condemned “indiscriminate mass deportation of people.”

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said its some 273 active bishops were "disturbed" to see "a climate of fear and anxiety" over immigration.