By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami

Miami Shores, FL (December 22, 2025) – In the wake of a recent statement by Pope Leo XIV condemning the treatment of migrants in the United States as “extremely disrespectful,” the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) has made an appeal to President Donald J. Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to halt immigration enforcement until after the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski will hold a press conference to comment on the appeal on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at the Archdiocese of Miami Pastoral Center, 9401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, FL. 

“A temporary halt to mass deportations would allow families to remain together during Christmas and prevent unnecessary trauma to children,” said Archbishop Thomas Wenski. 

The Archdiocese of Miami serves one of the most immigrant-rich regions in the country and joins faith leaders nationwide in praying that decisions made during this sacred season uphold justice, mercy, and respect for human dignity. ### About the Archdiocese of Miami

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About the Archdiocese of Miami: The Archdiocese of Miami is led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski. It serves Catholics in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties, consisting of 109 parishes and missions, including the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, and is served by over 170 priests, 120 deacons, and 247 brothers and sisters. The archdiocese is also home to 65 schools, including 14 secondary schools (four of which are operated by religious orders), and the only AdvancEd/SACS accredited virtual Catholic school in the U.S. The archdiocese also sponsors St. Thomas University. Mass is celebrated daily and available in a dozen languages. 

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