President Trump, who won the majority of Catholic votes, is facing fierce opposition from Catholic bishops and nonprofit leaders who are issuing strongly worded statements condemning his executive order on refugees.
“We believe in assisting all those who are vulnerable and fleeing persecution, regardless of their religion,” said Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin, in a statement on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops after the order was issued Friday.
Trump's actions have startled many Catholic leaders, said John Carr, a longtime policy director for the bishops' group.
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