Catholic leaders reacted with skepticism to a preliminary blueprint of the budget President Donald J. Trump plans to introduce later this spring, which calls for substantial increases in military spending while slashing international aid and funds for programs to serve the poor at home.
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, who prayed at Mr. Trump's swearing-in ceremony in January, was one of about 100 faith leaders who signed a letter sent to Congressional lawmakers on Thursday urging them not to cut international aid.
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