We more likely face destabilizing, constitutional confusion, than brute authoritarianism.
Donald Trump
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Catholic groups are opposing Trump’s action on border wall and sanctuary cities
“We can protect our citizens and, at the same time, we can welcome newcomers,” said Dominican Sister Donna Markham.
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A wall won’t stop migrants, say Catholics south of border.
“Any migrant that arrives at the Mexican-U.S. border will be required to hire the services of organized crime,” Sister Leticia said.
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Austin’s Bishop Vasquez: Trump’s moves will ‘tear families apart’
“We will continue to support and stand in solidarity with immigrant families.”
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Donald Trump’s wall is a pro-life issue, too.
President Trump’s actions in defense of the unborn are welcome, his proposals for immigration reform are ill conceived and divisive.
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A hasty Obamacare repeal would be ‘devastating’ for the poor
By following through on their promise to repeal “Obamacare” immediately, Republican lawmakers and the new Trump administration are engaging in reckless political theater.
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This is not what pro-life leadership looks like
Whatever motivated Mr. Trump to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, it was not a consistent recognition of the dignity and sacredness of every human life.
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What is the Catholic response to the rise of nationalism?
If love of country is a virtue and a moral obligation, the nationalistic impulse itself has no moral identity.
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Being a man in Trump’s America: Why I attended the Women’s March on Washington
My dad’s golden rule demonstrates that we should go out of our way to lift up the dignity of women.
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Israel resumes controversial West Bank settlements with Trump as president
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is looking forward to a new era of close relations with the U.S. under Trump.