After the outcome of the presidential elections in the United States,
the Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso (Texas, USA), His Exc. Mgr. Mark
Joseph Seitz, sent a message to the border communities to encourage them
"not to be afraid" and to reaffirm that "the Church will remain by
their side".
"We will do everything in our power to ensure that your voices are
heard, that you are protected and that this nation maintains its
fundamental ideals", said Bishop Seitz considering the concern that
prevails among the Latino population and other minority groups.
The letter sent to Fides informs that, after the victory of the
Republican candidate Donald Trump in the elections, the Bishop of El
Paso wanted to reassure the faithful, since one of the main issues of
the election campaign of the current newly-elected President of the
United States, was the issue of immigration and the resulting mass
expulsion.
"As Catholics we have a coherent ethic of life. We believe that
everyone, regardless of their origin, economic status, or disability,
deserve love, respect and care", concluded Mgr. Seitz.