"Not to be lost in the pomp and circumstance of Pope Francis’ first visit to Washington is the reality that the Catholic Church he oversees has become one of the largest recipients of federal largesse in America."

Also:

http://www.ncronline.org/news/peace-justice/catholic-social-teachings-call-dignity-creation
"We also note that the majority of the undocumented are Roman Catholics who would formally join their parishes and help support them with their just wages."