Faith Groups Say They’ll Help Refugees Despite Trump Order. But They’ll Need Help.
Trump's first term crippled much of the nation's resettlement infrastructure. Now a new executive order threatens to do the same.
Sermons About That Sermon
This issue of A Public Witness looks at numerous sermons by Episcopal and other mainline preachers across the country as they reflected on Luke 4, Bishop Budde, and showing mercy.
At March for Life, Crowd Roars As GOP Leaders Renew Anti-Abortion Vows
‘I want more babies in the United States of America,’ JD Vance told the crowd to approving cheers.
After Viral Sermon, GOP Threatens Religious Liberty
Amid the vitriol against Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde from Trump and other Republicans this week, a few proposals stick out since they attempt to empower the federal government to decide which religious beliefs should be allowed or not.
Preacher’s Kid Refocused the World Health Organization on Social Justice
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the evolution of the WHO, its religious connections, and why it matters in the face of Trump ordering the U.S. to leave the valuable global agency.
Trump Won’t Ban Immigration Arrests at Churches. Now Clergy Are Weighing How To Resist
Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations.
Brave Sermon Exposes Christian Nationalism
This issue of A Public Witness explores Bishop Mariann Budde’s viral call for Trump to show mercy, the attacks on her and the Episcopal Church that followed, and the Washington National Cathedral’s history of advancing Christian Nationalism.
Trump Administration Throws Out Policies Limiting Migrant Arrests at Sensitive Spots Like Churches
Over the years dozens of migrants have sought sanctuary in churches for immigration-related reasons, sometimes staying for weeks at a time to evade ICE capture.
Faith-Based Aid Agencies Challenge Trump’s Order ‘Realigning’ Refugee Program
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump appears to keep all but a few refugees from entering the country, saying that the United States lacks the resources to absorb them.
At Inauguration, Trump Says He Was ‘Saved by God To Make America Great Again’
The former president marked his return to the White House with religious services and prayers from a range of faith leaders.