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ratelimitexceeder.bsky.social
Leo made the USCCB woke
jackjenkins.me Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Jun 26
INBOX: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging lawmakers to change the GOP-led “Big, Beautiful Bill” budget proposal, citing Pope Leo to argue that the bill “takes from the poor to give to the wealthy.”

It’s the strongest language USCCB has used yet
"The bishops are grateful that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that promote the dignity of human life and support parental choice in education. These are commendable provisions that are important priorities for the bishops. Still, Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need. As Pope Leo XIV recently stated, it is the responsibility of politicians to promote and protect the common good, including by working to overcome great wealth inequality. This bill does not answer this call. It takes from the poor to give to the wealthy. It provides tax breaks for some while undermining the social safety net for others through major cuts to nutrition assistance and Medicaid. It fails to protect families and children by promoting an enforcement-only approach to immigration and eroding access to legal protections. It harms God's creation and future generations through cuts to clean energy incentives and environmental programs.
June 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
figgityfigs.bsky.social
Trump sucks so bad he’s brought the USCCB onside against him. Genuinely an impressive level of sucking.
geneva1111.bsky.social Geneva 🇨🇦 @geneva1111.bsky.social · Feb 21
I've never been a Catholic Church fan, but they have been terrific about standing up to this regime.

They have a massive global audience, so it's important that they are speaking up.

www.usccb.org/news/2026/th...
February 21, 2026 at 4:36 AM
rahaeli.bsky.social
It's always good to see priests who still remember there are *seven* Catholic social principles. Also, that noise you hear is the USCCB screeching to the Vatican and getting back nothing, lol
richraho.bsky.social Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · Oct 11
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
sharonk.bsky.social
surprisingly strong from the USCCB
jackjenkins.me Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Jan 23
INBOX: @usccbofficial.bsky.social, Catholic Health Association, and Catholic Charities issue a joint statement condemning the Trump administration’s revocation of the sensitive locations policy that discourages ICE raids as schools, churches and hospitals, calling it “contrary to the common good.”
"Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies, and the Church's other social service ministries work daily to feed, house, heal, educate, and meet people's needs in communities across our nation. Through these ministries—together with the Church's responsibility to proclaim the Gospel and celebrate the sacraments—we uphold the belief that all people are conceived with inherent dignity, reflecting the image of God. Through our parishes, shelters, hospitals, schools, and other Church institutions, we recognize that this dignity is not dependent on a person's citizenship or immigration status. Moreover, the charitable services we provide are fundamental to who we are as Christians. "For the Church, charity is not a kind of welfare activity which could equally well be left to others, but is a part of her nature, an indispensable expression of her very being" (Deus caritas est, no. 25). "We recognize the need for just immigration enforcement and affirm the government's obligation to carry it out in a targeted, proportional, and humane way. However, non-emergency immigration enforcement in schools, places of worship, social service agencies, healthcare facilities, or other sensitive settings where people receive essential services would be contrary to the common good. With the mere recission of the protected areas guidance, we are already witnessing reticence among immigrants to engage in daily life, including sending children to school and attending religious services. All people have a right to fulfill their duty to God without fear. Turning places of care, healing, and solace into places of fear and uncertainty for those in need, while endangering the trust between pastors, providers, educators and the people they serve, will not make our communities safer. "Our organizations stand ready to work on a better path forward that protects the dignity of all those we serve, upholds the sacred duty of our providers, and ensures our borders and immigration system are governed with mercy and justice." Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, president and CEO, Catholic Health Association of the United States Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO, Catholic Charities USA
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
jackjenkins.me
I will note: In my experience, it is exceedingly rare for the USCCB to put out a statement this soon after a spontaneous, unplanned thing occurs.
jackjenkins.me Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Apr 13
NEW: Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, responds to Trump’s post attacking Pope Leo.

Says he is “disheartened” and argues that Leo is “not a rival” but rather “the Vicar of Christ who speaks from the truth of the Gospel." www.usccb.org/news/2026/ar...
April 13, 2026 at 3:39 AM
starshine.bsky.social
they’re losing the USCCB lol
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
figgityfigs.bsky.social
Me: excommunicate! Excommunicate!

USCCB (grabbing the mic): EXCOMMUNICATE! EXCOMMUNICATE!
christopherjhale.bsky.social Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · Apr 15
BREAKING: The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching authority on just war doctrine — less than twelve hours after JD Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd the pope should “be careful” talking theology.

This is a serious escalation.
April 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
sharonk.bsky.social
i saw a bunch of people on Facebook calling the fucking USCCB too woke on immigration
June 30, 2026 at 9:46 PM
wolven.blacksky.app
TBH I'm mostly just shocked that St Pius X went full schism before USCCB did
July 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM
sharonk.bsky.social
Vance is online enough to pick a fight with the USCCB and lose
January 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
dragoman.bsky.social
It’ll only be a matter of time before a Catholic priest gets taken and we’ll see if the USCCB can do anything besides a strongly worded letter. Then again when a Nigerian priest here killed himself over facing deportation I don’t think the Archdiocese said shit let alone the USCCB.
swin24.bsky.social Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · Aug 26
in Springfield Ohio right now. I’m told by multiple activists and religious leaders here that ICE took a second Haitian pastor
August 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM
clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social
The USCCB mind is a fascinating thing to behold
yasharali.bsky.social Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · Nov 13
1. BREAKING

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement admonishing the Trump administration’s immigration actions.

The last time they issued such a statement was in 2013 in response to contraception mandates.
As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement. We are saddened by the state of contemporary debate and the vilification of immigrants. We are concerned about the conditions in detention centers and the lack of access to pastoral care. We lament that some immigrants in the United States have arbitrarily lost their legal status. We are troubled by threats against the sanctity of houses of worship and the special nature of hospitals and schools. We are grieved when we meet parents who fear being detained when taking their children to school and when we try to console family members who have already been separated from their loved ones. Despite obstacles and prejudices, generations of immigrants have made enormous contributions to the well-being of our nation. We as Catholic bishops love our country and pray for its peace and prosperity. For this very reason, we feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity. Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. We bishops advocate for a meaningful reform of our nation's immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Without such processes, immigrants face the risk of trafficking and other forms of exploitation. Safe and legal pathways serve as an antidote to such risks. The Church's teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). As pastors, we look to Sacred Scripture and the example of the Lord Himself, where we find the wisdom of God's compassion. The priority of the Lord, as the Prophets remind us, is for those who are most vulnerable: the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger (Zechariah 7:10). In the Lord Jesus, we see the One who became poor for our sake (2 Corinthians 8:9), we see the Good Samaritan who lifts us from the dust (Luke 10:30-37), and we see the One who is found in the least of these (Matthew 25). The Church's concern for neighbor and our concern here for immigrants is a response to the Lord's command to love as He has loved us (John 13:34). To our immigrant brothers and sisters, we stand with you in your suffering, since, when one member suffers, all suffer (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:26). You are not alone! We note with gratitude that so many of our clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful already accompany and assist immigrants in meeting their basic human needs. We urge all people of good will to continue and expand such efforts. We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement. We pray that the Lord may guide the leaders of our nation, and we are grateful for past and present opportunities to dialogue with public and elected officials. In this dialogue, we will continue to advocate for meaningful immigration reform. As disciples of the Lord, we remain men and women of hope, and hope does not disappoint! (cf. Romans 5:5) May the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe enfold us all in her maternal and loving care and draw us ever closer to the heart of Christ.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
nannygoat7-11.bsky.social
www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/ame...
America’s bishops express opposition to indiscriminate mass deportations
The USCCB overwhelmingly voted to adopt a statement that opposes the indiscriminate mass deportation of immigrants who lack legal status.
www.ewtnnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
figgityfigs.bsky.social
Me: Schism! Schism!

USCCB: Schism! Schism!

Pope Francis: SCHISM! SCHISM!
January 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
projectazar.com
The USCCB? THAT USCCB!? How do conservatives fuck up so bad to lose an org that borderline wants a schism with Rome.

This is huge.
February 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
rahaeli.bsky.social
But that's part of why "reining in the USCCB" was one of the top five issues facing the Catholic Church at the last conclave and why they chose Leo specifically (he knows all the USCCB players and where the bodies are buried, but is outside the actual fighting).
May 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
marechalberthier.bsky.social
Re-upping this in light of the USCCB lawsuit today. At some point the bishops should entertain canonical penalties for Catholics working in the administration
faineg.com Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · Feb 12
I absolutely believe that the Pope should excommunicate Vance and the other Catholics in the Musk/Trump junta carrying out its demonic agenda.
phoenixfire.bsky.social Lucas @phoenixfire.bsky.social · Feb 12
Since JD Vance et al are so insistent on dragging us back to the Middle Ages, maybe the Pope should take a leaf out of that era's playbook and excommunicate them all
February 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
dragoman.bsky.social
It's cool how this is how they lose one of the most useless and dangerous right-wing assholes in the USCCB
jackjenkins.me Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · May 3
UPDATE: Bishop Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield is now calling for Trump to apologize.
May 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
vitabreva.bsky.social
The USCCB:
April 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
stevenpmillies.com
Profane and depraved.

firstthings.com/the-usccb-sh...
February 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
wanderlib.bsky.social
Making the USCCB even vaguely sane will have untold benefits for America.
May 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
dicknixon.bsky.social
Leo is not a canon or civil lawyer. But the USCCB brief on birthright citizenship was written in a similar tone to his public statements.
davidwfortin.bsky.social Dave Fortin @davidwfortin.bsky.social · Apr 4
Leo also knows how to use the regional clergy to express his wishes while he can remain in the background. Notice how much more active the USCCB has been since he became pope?
April 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
rahaeli.bsky.social
I am only 35 minutes into watching this but the things he has been saying for the last five minutes are such a stinging rebuke to the entire USCCB that I am now even more certain that schism that's been brewing for a while will happen in the next decade
shadowspar.bsky.social Not That Rick Scott 🇨🇦 @shadowspar.bsky.social · May 9
if you're interested in getting a sense of the new Pope's background, personality, etc, here's a sit-down Q&A he did about 9 months ago #PopeLeoXIV

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U3y...
Evening of Reflection with Cardinal Prevost and Mass
YouTube video by LIVEMass StJude
www.youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
frecklesreign.bsky.social
Is it time for the USCCB to tell Catholics that they can not, in good conscience, work for ICE?
May 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
bpdflores.bsky.social
USCCB hosted a gathering from across North and South America with Synodal style discussions focused on the dignity of workers and the role of unions - OSV News
www.osvnews.com/usccb-synod-...
USCCB synod tackles the dignity of work and the role of unions - OSV News
A July 28-29 USCCB-hosted event included more than 40 organized labor groups from North, Central and South America.
www.osvnews.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM