Trump Cuts $11 Million Funding to Miami Catholic Charities Amid Pope Feud
President Trump has canceled $11 million in federal funding for Catholic Charities in Miami, ending a sixty-year partnership dedicated to housing unaccompanied immigrant children. This decision occurs amidst an escalating public feud with Pope Leo XIV, who has criticized the administration's mass deportation policies and stance on the war in Iran. Archbishop Thomas Wenski condemned the abrupt termination, noting the organization's exemplary track record and warning that the program will shut down within three months. The Department of Health and Human Services justified the cut as part of efforts to consolidate facilities and stop illegal entry, citing a significant drop in unaccompanied minors compared to the Biden era. However, concerns remain regarding the welfare of children currently in care. The move aligns with previous comments by Vice President JD Vance, who suggested Catholic bishops were overly focused on federal funding. This action highlights the growing tension between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church over immigration enforcement and foreign policy priorities.
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Trump Cuts $11 Million Funding to Miami Catholic Charities Amid Pope Feud
President Trump has canceled $11 million in federal funding for Catholic Charities in Miami, ending a sixty-year partnership dedicated to housing unaccompanied immigrant children. This decision occurs amidst an escalating public feud with Pope Leo XIV, who has criticized the administration's mass deportation policies and stance on the war in Iran. Archbishop Thomas Wenski condemned the abrupt termination, noting the organization's exemplary track record and warning that the program will shut down within three months. The Department of Health and Human Services justified the cut as part of efforts to consolidate facilities and stop illegal entry, citing a significant drop in unaccompanied minors compared to the Biden era. However, concerns remain regarding the welfare of children currently in care. The move aligns with previous comments by Vice President JD Vance, who suggested Catholic bishops were overly focused on federal funding. This action highlights the growing tension between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church over immigration enforcement and foreign policy priorities.
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