Catholic Bishops Trash Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Passing

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WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill — the Republicans’ mammoth budget proposal designed to fund much of President Donald Trump’s agenda — made its way toward congressional approval last month, U.S. Catholic bishops signed their names to not one but two letters to senators on the same day, both airing misgivings. The first, sent by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, found some things to like, particularly the BBB’s a…

Head of US Catholic bishops denounced Trump's budget bill

"The bill, as passed, will cause the greatest harm to those who are especially vulnerable in our society,” the statement read.

Catholic bishops trash Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passing

The bill contains cuts to welfare programs "that protect God's creation," says the head of the U.S. bishops' conference.

US Bishops express deep concern over final passage of Budget Bill

Following the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by the U.S. Congress, the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses serious concerns about its impact on the poor and vulnerable. Read all

Passage of budget reconciliation act sparks varied Catholic response

USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024. / Credit: USCCB CNA Staff, Jul 3, 2025 / 18:38 pm (CNA). The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on Thu... [...]