It takes from the poor’: Catholic bishops, other faith leaders challenge ‘big, beautiful bill’
- Twenty U.S. Catholic bishops and over 40 faith leaders oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, calling it a 'moral failure' that harms the poor and vulnerable.
- Archbishop John C. Wester stated that the bill would 'harm and hurt so many people, particularly immigrants and families.'
- The bishops' letter criticized severe cuts to healthcare and food assistance, which they believe would deepen poverty for many.
- Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio emphasized that the bill 'takes from the poor to give to the wealthy' and undermines the social safety net.
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Catholic bishops try to rally opposition to Trump’s immigration agenda - The Boston Globe
As the Trump administration escalates its aggressive deportation campaign, Roman Catholic bishops across the United States are raising objections to the treatment of migrants and challenging the president's policy.
Some community college students could lose their financial lifeline under the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
It’s not uncommon for Americans to feel like they’re not saving enough for retirement — no matter their age or income level. But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it may not be surprising that workers with higher incomes tend to have higher 401(k) balances, according to newly released data from asset management firm Vanguard. The median balance of defined contri…
“Big beautiful bill.” (John Darkow, Columbia Missourian via CagleCartoons.com)


U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor
USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024. / Credit: USCCB Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 27, 2025 / 13:31 pm (CNA). As the Senate considers provisions for the “One Big Beautiful B... [...]
U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act With ‘Courage and Creativity’ to Protect the Poor
USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024. The bishops said they 'strongly support' the bill’s plan to end 'taxpayer subsidization of major abortion and 'gender transition' providers such as Planned Parenthood' and the bill’s support for 'parental choice in education.'


It takes from the poor': Catholic bishops, other faith leaders challenge 'big, beautiful bill'
Catholic bishops in the U.S. and other faith leaders are raising concerns about the harm low-income and vulnerable Americans would suffer under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill." ...
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