Vance Suggests Catholic Church Helps Immigrants to Boost Its ‘Bottom Line’: Report

Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for opposing several of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, including provisions allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enter churches and schools. Vance accused the USCCB of prioritizing financial gain over humanitarian concerns, referencing the over $100 million the church receives for refugee resettlement. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, described some of Trump’s orders, including those addressing immigration, refugees, foreign aid, the death penalty, and environmental policies, as “deeply troubling” while supporting Trump’s stance on gender identity. Vance defended ICE’s authority to operate in sensitive locations, citing public safety, reported RollingStone.com.

The USCCB, the world’s largest refugee resettlement agency, provides services like housing, employment assistance, and legal aid for migrants. Vance, a recent Catholic convert, expressed disappointment in the bishops’ stance, urging introspection.

This controversy adds to the Trump administration’s tense relationship with religious leaders, including Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, who criticized Trump’s treatment of LGBTQ+ children. Trump dismissed her as a “Radical Left Trump hater,” further escalating the discord between his administration and prominent faith leaders.