Under current law many so-called Dreamers are technically subject to deportation to home countries.

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles called the video “a beautiful message...and I think that is what we need right now, more hope for the future."

The Diocese of Kafanchan, located in the area, estimated more than 800 people were killed, and damages to property and foodstuffs topped $17.5 million.

Cardinal Dolan said he looks forward "to asking Almighty God to inspire and guide our new President and to continue to bless our great Nation.”

The bishop said contemporary society was "showered with random data" and often showed a "frightening superficiality towards moral issues."