דער קערפער פֿון השםApr 1

"Realizing the dangers of rising #antisemitism and responding to those who hate #Jews in the name of the #Catholic #faith, the #UnitedStates Conference of Catholic #Bishops (#USCCB) did a remarkable thing: The USCCB issued a memorandum to all #American #Catholicbishops urging them to prepare their teachings carefully during this #Easter period and ensure that they accurately present the #Church’s positive teachings about Jews. Citing authoritative #Vatican documents, the memo detailed these teachings as (1) “the Jews” didn’t kill Jesus, (2) God’s covenant with the Jewish people has not been revoked and continues, (3) Catholics should appreciate the #Jewish People’s ties to the land of #Israel, and (4) #Catholics must recognize and combat antisemitism.

The USCCB also released a powerful video by #Archbishop #AlexanderSample of #Portland urging Catholics to reject the #conspiracies and lies against the Jewish people..."

https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/387935/antisemitism-deicide-and-revolution/

Antisemitism, Deicide, and Revolution

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops did a remarkable thing: It issued a memorandum to all American Catholic bishops urging them to prepare their teachings carefully during this Easter period and ensure that they accurately present the Church’s positive teachings about Jews.

Jewish Journal
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Mar 4

“The Church teaches that equal human dignity is inherent in the mere fact of personhood and does not depend on citizenship, immigration status, or parentage.”

You do not have to support Catholic moral teachings or to endorse religious ideas to see the political importance of any and all wedges that can be driven into the foundation of MAGA fascism, including especially those that probe its religious underpinnings.

#BirthrightCitizenship #immigrants #Trump #Catholic #CatholicBishops
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William Lindsey Mar 4

Matt Ford notes that though the US Catholic bishops have been cheerleaders for the Republican party in recent decades and paved the way for Trump, the bishops are some of the strongest opponents of Trump's plan to abolish birthright citizenship.

They have authored a brief to the Supreme Court opposing Trump. The brief states:

#BirthrightCitizenship #immigrants #Trump #Catholic #CatholicBishops
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https://newrepublic.com/article/207248/catholic-bishops-birthright-citizenship-trump

The Catholic Bishops Who Wrote a Scorching Brief Against Trump

The president’s take on birthright citizenship doesn’t pass legal muster. To hear the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops tell it, it’s a moral affront as well.

The New Republic
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Feb 22

"'Whatever their immigration status, these are human beings created in the image and likeness of God, and this is a moral inflection point for our country,' he said in a Feb. 20 statement issued by the bishops' conference."

#Trump #fascism #authoritarianism #cruelty #immigrants #EthnicCleansing #solidarity #resistance #CatholicBishops
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Show threadWilliam Lindsey Feb 22

"'The thought of holding thousands of families in massive warehouses should challenge the conscience of every American,' said Bishop Brendan Cahill of Victoria, Texas, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration."

#Trump #fascism #authoritarianism #cruelty #immigrants #EthnicCleansing #solidarity #resistance #CatholicBishops
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Show threadWilliam Lindsey Feb 18

"Bishop Robert Barron, once viewed as a thoughtful evangelist bridging faith and culture, has in recent weeks accelerated a troubling alignment with the Trump-Vance administration and MAGA priorities.

Barron’s latest partisan provocations are now raising alarm within the Vatican."

~ Christopher Hale

#Trump #immigrants #violence #ICE #MaskedThugs #USAID #hunger #children #healthcare #ProLife #Catholic #CatholicBishops #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder #RobertBarron
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https://www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/bishop-barrons-latest-maga-crusade

Bishop Barron’s Latest MAGA Crusade Sparks Vatican Alarm

On Monday, Barron accused the Democratic Party of embracing Marxism and trying to destroy Christianity. Rome is watching — and it’s not pleased.

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Feb 18

"Where were their voices when the Trump administration threatened to cut food stamps for the poor while cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans? Where were their voices when the administration kidnapped a foreign leader, threatened military action against an ally and invaded American cities?"

#Trump #immigrants #violence #ICE #MaskedThugs #USAID #hunger #children #healthcare #ProLife #Catholic #CatholicBishops #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #murder
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William Lindsey Feb 18

"As the Trump administration escalated its assault on human dignity, many Catholics have wondered: Where are our bishops? Why don't they do something?

Where were their voices when cuts to USAID consigned millions across the world to hunger, thirst and death?"

~ National Catholic Reporter

#Trump #immigrants #violence #ICE #MaskedThugs #USAID #hunger #children #healthcare #ProLife #Catholic #CatholicBishops
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https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/editorial/editorial-bishops-united-states-history-has-its-eyes-you

Editorial: Bishops of the United States, history has its eyes on you

We are encouraged by the bishops who have spoken out against the Trump administration's assault on human dignity. But to those bishops who have remained silent, we ask one simple question: What are you waiting for? 

National Catholic Reporter
bsmall2Jan 20
> “The events in Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland have raised basic questions about the use of military force and the meaning of peace,” ..
> “Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders,” the lawmakers said. “You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.”
https://time.com/7353662/trump-military-orders-disobey-venezuela-greenland-europe-catholic-leaders/
#CatholicBishops #USACatholics #USAPope #TimothyBroglio
Archbishop for U.S. Military Says It’s ‘Morally Acceptable’ for Troops to Disobey Orders Amid Escalating Trump Threats

The archbishop for the U.S. military services joined other prominent clerics in raising concerns amid Trump's military actions and threats.

Time
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Dec 13, 2025

"While the Catholic bishops may be showing signs of ambivalence, there are signs that Americans overall are sympathetic to these churches who are taking a stand. This week, PRRI released new analysis of American attitudes on immigration reform that show Americans are rejecting Trump’s dehumanizing, racist rhetoric and harsh immigration policies."

#Trump #MAGA #ICE #MaskedThugs #immigrants #racism #WhiteSupremacy #WhiteChristianNationalism #CatholicBishops
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