Catholic Bishops liken ICE deportations to those of Nazis and slave hunters
Critical Remarks from Bishops on Immigration Policies Recently, a bishop raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, drawing comparisons to historical figures and practices, such as Nazis and slave catchers. He and others appear to advocate for more lenient immigration policies, emphasizing the demand for labor while downplaying the legality of certain immigration practices. […]
Bishop’s Village in Nigeria Struck by Terrorist Attack Following Congressional Testimony
Attacks in Nigeria Following Bishop’s Testimony on Christian Persecution Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe from Makurdi Parish in Nigeria expressed grave concerns during an interview. Just a day after he testified at a US Congress hearing about the persecution of Christians, his hometown, Andna, faced an attack from what he described as “terrorist jihad,” resulting in […]
Catholic bishops oppose state law, stating they will ‘follow God instead of people’
The Catholic bishops in Washington are pushing back against new laws enacted by Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson, arguing that these laws infringe upon the seal of confession. Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane issued a statement underscoring his and his priests’ commitment to uphold this sacred confidentiality. This law, which was signed last week, mandates that […]
Bishops pledge resistance as DOJ initiates investigation into Washington state’s new ‘anti-Catholic’ law.
Washington State’s New Law Sparks Controversy On Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson (D) approved a controversial bill that has stirred significant debate. This new law calls for clergy, including priests and pastors, to report certain allegations, leading to a strong backlash from Washington’s Catholic bishops and prompting a civil rights investigation from the Department of Justice. […]
International delegation of Catholic bishops joining march and vigil in Texas against ‘immoral’ mass deportation
The bishop of the El Paso parish has said that an international delegation of bishops will march and vigil in Texas to demonstrate solidarity with immigrants. The parish said that marching and staying up all night schedule Monday, March 24th at 6pm at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso. “The threat of massive deportation […]
Catholic Bishops Sue Trump for Cutting Migrant Welfare Funding
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over a loss of federal funds to tens of millions of people for services for illegal immigration. Catholic organizations have argued that millions of losses in US taxpayer dollars are a violation of the 1980 Refugee Act. Fox News It has been […]
Catholic bishops sue over freeze in refugee resettlement funding
The USCB on Tuesday called for challenge to the Trump administration's move to block funding for refugees resettlement programs. Immigration groups are already suing the administration for halting new refugees hospitalizations, but the new lawsuit freezes funds for local organisations affiliated with the federal government to help refugees after the State Department arrives in the […]
U.S. Bishops Applaud Donald Trump’s Elimination of Men in Women’s Sports
American Catholic bishops praised President Trump's executive order banning biological men from participating in women's sports. “We welcome the President's executive order to protect the opportunity for women and girls to compete in sports safely and fairly.” I said Bishops Robert Baron and David M. O'Connell head the Bishop's Committee on Bishops' Congregations, Marriage, Family […]
Catholic Bishops Have ‘Not Been a Good Partner’ in Immigration Enforcement
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday on CBS' “Face the Nation” that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops “is not a good partner in common-sense immigration enforcement.” BRENNAN: So we're still relying on the federal government, but be careful about that. I'd like to ask you about another area where you campaigned quite often and […]
Vance Tells Bishops Who Have Been Outspoken Against Trump Border Policies To ‘Look In Mirror’ Before Being Critical
Vice President J.D. Vance pushed back on concerns about the Trump administration's focus on carrying out mass deportations on Sunday to CBS News (USCCB) to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) . In his first week in office, President Donald Trump honed in on the U.S. southern border and illegal immigration. On “Face […]