This week, Catholic bishops made the unusual move of signing onto an interfaith letter criticizing the budget bill that narrowly passed the Senate on Tuesday. Their affirmation of the letter took place in addition to a more cautious letter from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that cited Pope Leo’s admonition to “promote and protect the common good” and faulted the budget for punishing the most vulnerable in society.

The interfaith letter goes further, warning that the proposed budget provides vast resources to target immigrant communities and separate families. Further, with the current administration’s explicit disregard for “sensitive locations” like churches, schools, and hospitals, it is very likely that the régime of dragnet raids and detentions will target faith communities that provide sanctuary and resources to immigrants.

Reverend William Barber teaches us that a budget is always a moral document. The current régime constantly broadcasts its cruelty and immorality. We salute the vital work of faith-based communities in supporting our immigrant neighbors.

(Taken from an email sent to me by Never Again Action.)