<p>One said&nbsp;&quot;it&rsquo;s about time&quot; the Catholic leaders sent&nbsp;a message to political leaders. Another&nbsp;faults&nbsp;the document for failing to distinguish between &quot;legal and illegal immigrants.&quot; NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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