'Let people celebrate in peace': Florida bishops ask for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Fox News

   White House says no to Catholic bishops' call for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Dec 22, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   Florida Catholic bishops appealed to President Donald Trump for a Christmas pause on immigration raids, but the White House rejected the request and said ICE operations will continue as usual.

2. FOX 13 Tampa

   'Let people celebrate in peace': Florida bishops ask for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement ↗ (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

   Published Dec 22, 2025

   FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

   Eight members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, including leaders from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, have signed a letter urging the federal government to temporarily halt immigration enforcement during the Christmas season.

3. NBC News

   White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Dec 22, 2025

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   NBC News's feed description

   The appeal was issued by Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, and signed by seven other members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

4. WMUR

   Florida bishops urge pause on ICE raids for Christmas ↗ (opens WMUR)

   Published Dec 22, 2025

   WMUR's feed description

   Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

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