The USS Gerald R. Ford #AircraftCarrier has entered waters near #LatinAmerica, prompting #Venezuela to put the entire country’s #military arsenal at the ready as the #US naval buildup fuels speculation that the #Trump admin intends to dramatically escalate its deadly counternarcotics campaign there.

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#PopeLeo was asked Tuesday about #immigrants at the #Broadview facility who have been refused the opportunity to receive holy Communion, an important #religious obligation. Many immigrants entering the #US come from #LatinAmerica, a predominantly #Catholic region.

He said the detainees' spiritual rights need to be respected & cited scripture indicating Jesus will judge #Christians after death on how they welcomed immigrants.

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