A Bible passage is at the center of a debate over how the U.S. should treat immigrants

NPR | By Jack Jenkins,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published July 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM EDT

A debate over the Bible verse Matthew 25 is pitting mainline pastors, Black protestants and the pope against evangelical politicians put on the defensive over President Trump's policies.

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