Pope blasts Trump administration policy on migrant family separation

Francis' comments add to the pressure on Trump over immigration policy. The pope heads a church which has 1.3 billion members worldwide and is the largest Christian denomination in the United States.

Pope Francis kisses a child during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, June 20, 2018.

Pope Francis kisses a child during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, June 20, 2018.

(photo credit: STEFANO RELLANDINI/REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

JUNE 20, 2018 13:10