“We see some of these policies as going against some of the basic tenets of our faith”- US Catholic Bishop speaks against Trump’s immigration policies

The President of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference asserts that President Donald Trump’s recent measures regarding migration, the death penalty and the environment are “deeply troubling”; however, he commends the initiatives related to gender issues.

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In another statement, the chairman of the bishops’ Committee on Migration expresses that “national self-interest does not justify policies (with consequences that are contrary to the moral law)”.

Although there are complexities involved in these matters, this sentiment underscores a significant ethical concern.

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Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the President of the US Bishops’ Conference, said that some provisions contained in the Executive Orders made by Trump during his first week in office were “deeply troubling” and would “have negative consequences”, while others “can be seen in a more positive light”. 

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The areas singled out for criticism by Archbishop Broglio were “those focused on the treatment of immigrants and refugees, foreign aid, expansion of the death penalty, and the environment”. 

On the other hand, he praised the measures for “recognizing the truth about each human person as male or female”. 

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Archbishop Broglio added that the Catholic Church “is not aligned with any political party”, and “no matter who occupies the White House or holds the majority on Capitol Hill, the Church’s teachings remain unchanged”. 

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“It is our hope,” Broglio stressed, “that the leadership of our Country will reconsider those actions which disregard not only the human dignity of a few but of us all”. 

The Archbishop brought his statement to a close by saying that he would pray that, “as a Nation blessed with many gifts”, the US’ actions might “demonstrate a genuine care for our most vulnerable sisters and brothers, including the unborn, the poor, the elderly and infirm, and migrants and refugees.” 

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