THE BORDER: Tom Homan Does NOT Hold Back In Responding To Papal Criticism
It's one thing for an outsider to speak this way to the pope... quite another for a devout Catholic
Tom Homan is devoutly Catholic. He also takes his job seriously and speaks his mind, come what may. So how do you suppose he’s going to react to papal criticism of US policy?
Well, it’s pretty much the way any of us would have to talk when we have someone in a position of respect who starts talking out of their backside about things they don’t fully understand, making demands that no sane person would try to fulfill.
For anyone not already up to speed, the pope made a public pronouncement about US policy, specifically as it pertains to immigration.
Which was kind of awkward in light of his own policy…
ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 15, 2025 / 06:00 am
The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access is not allowed.
In a decree issued last month by the Holy See, the monetary sanctions and prison sentences for those who violate the strict security regulations of Vatican City have been considerably increased.
The document, signed by Cardinal Fernando Vérguez Alzaga, president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, provides for monetary fines ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 euros (about $10,200 to $25,700) and prison sentences ranging from one to four years. — CNA
With that as context, let’s check in on Tom Homan’s reply to the Pope’s criticism.
Border Czar @RealTomHoman rejects Pope Francis' immigration critique:
"I’ve got harsh words for the Pope. Pope ought to fix the Catholic Church…He wants to attack us securing our border? He has a wall around the Vatican, does he not?
So he has a wall to protect his people… https://t.co/6YsYNSTmJL pic.twitter.com/3k4DblQGom— Michael Haynes 🇻🇦 (@MLJHaynes) February 11, 2025