Megyn Kelly Critiques Pope Francis Over Immigration Stance Following His Death

Following the death of Pope Francis, American commentator Megyn Kelly criticized his legacy, particularly his progressive stance on immigration, accusing him of steering the Catholic Church in a leftward direction and facilitating undocumented immigration to the U.S. Kelly, a practicing Catholic, argued that Church efforts to assist migrants led to a disconnect between traditional religious values and American concerns about safety and legality, claiming conservative Catholics felt caught in a 'tug-of-war' with the Pope's messaging. She also questioned how Church donations were being used, suggesting funds were supporting initiatives she deemed political rather than spiritual. Pope Francis had been a vocal critic of former President Trump's border wall policies, describing such measures as acts of cruelty contrary to Christian values. Bill O’Reilly also weighed in, critiquing the Pope’s opposition to border walls while praising his personal character and consistency on other theological issues. Both commentators reflect broader debates within American Catholicism over the Church’s role in social justice and immigration policy.