Church leaders in the United States and Mexico acknowledged the need for governments to keep their country secure but said two recent U.S. presidential actions could endanger the lives of immigrants and split border communities.
U.S., Mexican church leaders criticize Trump’s actions on border security
Bishop Vasquez: Trump moves will ‘tear families apart,’ harm communities
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration criticized President Donald Trump’s executive memorandum to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it would “put immigrant lives needlessly in harm’s way.”
Trump signs memorandum on building border wall
WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump enacted two executive memorandums to deal with the country’s security, including one that calls for construction of a wall along […]
Trump executive memorandum reinstates ‘Mexico City Policy’ on abortion
The U.S. bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities, applauded the news of President Donald J. Trump’s executive memorandum reinstating the “Mexico City Policy,” banning all foreign nongovernmental organizations receiving U.S. funds from performing or promoting abortion as a method of family planning in other countries.
Pope offers prayers for Trump as he becomes 45th U.S. president
“I offer you my cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office,” the pope’s message said.