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Bishops urge more compassion for illegal immigrants

PHOENIX Arizona's Catholic bishops say politicians ought to make America's immigration policies more compassionate toward illegal immigrants.

The bishops prepared a "pastoral letter" that calls for major changes in the country's immigration laws.

It asks Arizona's Catholics to follow the church's tradition of embracing newcomers.

The letter also rejects the notion that illegal immigrants aren't welcome in Arizona.

The church leaders wrote that America has a right to control its borders and that they weren't condoning illegal immigration.

The bishops do say illegal immigrants make a valuable contribution to the country.