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Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US
Episcopal Migration Ministries has long resettled refugees under federal grants. Rowe said that about two weeks ago, the government contacted it and said it expected the ministry to resettle some of the South Africans under terms of its grant. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'In light of our church's steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step,' Rowe said. 'Accordingly, we have determined that, by the end of the federal fiscal year, we will conclude our refugee resettlement grant agreements with the US federal government.' Advertisement Another faith-based group, Church World Service, said it is open to helping resettle the Afrikaners. South Africa's government has vehemently denied allegations of discriminatory treatment of its white minority residents. 'It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years,' Rowe said. 'I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country.' Advertisement He also said many refugees, including Christians, are victims of religious persecution and are now denied entry. He said the church would find other ways to serve immigrants, such as those already in this country and those stranded overseas. The move marks the end of a ministry-government partnership that, for nearly four decades, has served nearly 110,000 refugees from countries ranging from Ukraine, Myanmar and Congo, Rowe said. It's not the first high-profile friction between the Episcopal Church and the government. Bishop Mariann Budde of Washington drew Trump's anger in January at an inaugural prayer service in which she urged 'mercy' on those fearing his actions, including migrants and LGBTQ+ children. The Anglican Church of Southern Africa includes churches in South Africa and neighboring countries. It was a potent force in the campaign against apartheid in the 1980s and 1990s, an effort for which the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Another faith-based refugee agency, Church World Service, says it is open to serving the South African arrivals. 'We are concerned that the US Government has chosen to fast-track the admission of Afrikaners, while actively fighting court orders to provide life-saving resettlement to other refugee populations who are in desperate need of resettlement,' Rick Santos, CWS president and CEO, said in a statement. Advertisement He added that the action proves the government knows how to screen and process refugees quickly. 'Despite the Administration's actions, CWS remains committed to serving all eligible refugee populations seeking safety in the United States, including Afrikaners who are eligible for services,' he said. 'Our faith compels us to serve each person in our care with dignity and compassion.' The Episcopal ministry and CWS are among 10 national groups, most of them faith-based, that have partnered with the government for refugee resettlement.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ofcom Set To Receive 60,000 Complaints Over GB News Paedophile Joke
A British advocacy group has said it will present more than 60,000 complaints to Ofcom about a GB News presenter's suggestion that the LGBTQ+ community includes paedophiles. Ofcom is already 'carefully assessing' more than 1,000 complaints about the GB News Headliners show during which, discussing Mariann Budde's sermon in which she quietly implored Donald Trump to have mercy on LGBTQ+ people, comedian Josh Howie said the community included paedophiles, 'if you're doing the full inclusion there.' More from Deadline 'The Traitors': BBC & Ofcom Were Forced To Correct Record Over Scottish Talent Working On Season 1 How Elon Musk's Intense Interest In A UK Grooming Gang Scandal Is Being Driven By Disruptive Right-Wing Network GB News TalkTV Caps Off Tough 2024 By Recording Most Complained About TV Moment The Good Law Project has since posted an online petition that has attracted more than 60,000 complaints and says it will send the complaints to Ofcom on Monday – the last working day it has left to complain before the 20-day window elapses. Ofcom is under no obligation to probe any incident regardless of the number of complaints. 'GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies,' the petition reads. 'They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don't matter. It's clearly illegal to stir up hatred by broadcasting a poisonous myth.' Were Ofcom to take each complaint in turn, the plus-60,000 would be a record, beating the 55,000 who complained over Piers Morgan's infamous Good Morning Britain rant, during which he questioned Meghan Markle's claim that her time living with the royal family had left her feeling suicidal. Howie clarified after his remarks to say his program is a comedy show and note that he 'made a joke about padeophilia in the church.' He pointed out that the comedians on the show came from 'across the political spectrum, all providing a different take on the story.' GB News has repeatedly fallen foul of the Ofcom code and was fined £100,000 ($124,000) last year over its People's Forum: The Prime Minister live show with Rishi Sunak, which its boss decried as a 'direct attack on free speech and journalism.' Best of Deadline 'Paradise' Episode Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Streaming On Hulu? 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde just pleaded for mercy. Trump couldn't handle it.
Editor's note: Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Scroll to the bottom to see how you can add your voice, whether you agree or disagree. We welcome diverse viewpoints. Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon at the National Cathedral was the epitome of civility while speaking truth to power, along with the actual teachings of Jesus. The crowd shots of the president, vice president and their families were very telling on many levels. There were times inklings of deep thoughtfulness showed on some of the faces who listened, and fleeting moments where it seemed Budde's message got through. Those were mixed with arrogance, immediate dismissiveness, contempt, utter contempt and blatant disrespect from some attendees. Smirking and sneering smiles, talking not listening, having their own private jokes and unabashed indignance were also evident. Heartening and disheartening at the same time. When questioned after the gathering, our president said he didn't think it was very exciting or good. God have mercy on our country the next four years. My hope is folks will watch the sermon multiple times and decide for themselves who these people really are deep down inside. The cruelty of policies coming for us all is certainly not what Christ taught. Not Sermon on the Mount. The executive orders already signed prove it. Mary Collins, Nashville 37221 Agree or disagree? Or have a view on another topic entirely? Send a letter of 250 words or fewer to letters@ Include your full name, city/town, ZIP and contact information for verification. Thanks for adding to the public conversation. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Episcopal bishop called for mercy so Trump lashed out | Letter
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde just pleaded for mercy. Trump couldn't handle it.
LETTERS Mary Collins Letter to the editor Editor's note: Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Scroll to the bottom to see how you can add your voice, whether you agree or disagree. We welcome diverse viewpoints. Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon at the National Cathedral was the epitome of civility while speaking truth to power, along with the actual teachings of Jesus. The crowd shots of the president, vice president and their families were very telling on many levels. There were times inklings of deep thoughtfulness showed on some of the faces who listened, and fleeting moments where it seemed Budde's message got through. Those were mixed with arrogance, immediate dismissiveness, contempt, utter contempt and blatant disrespect from some attendees. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Smirking and sneering smiles, talking not listening, having their own private jokes and unabashed indignance were also evident. Heartening and disheartening at the same time. When questioned after the gathering, our president said he didn't think it was very exciting or good. God have mercy on our country the next four years. My hope is folks will watch the sermon multiple times and decide for themselves who these people really are deep down inside. The cruelty of policies coming for us all is certainly not what Christ taught. Not Sermon on the Mount. The executive orders already signed prove it. Mary Collins, Nashville 37221 Agree or disagree? Or have a view on another topic entirely? Send a letter of 250 words or fewer to letters@ Include your full name, city/town, ZIP and contact information for verification. Thanks for adding to the public conversation.
Bloomberg
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump's Response to Bishop's Sermon on Unity Is Un-American
Last week, the Washington National Cathedral hosted an interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation. During the service, Bishop Mariann Budde delivered a sermon on unity that included Christian values of care, community, sacrifice, love, mercy, forgiveness and hospitality. She preached against contempt and implored everyone listening to honor the inherent dignity of all people, to be honest in our public and private conversations and to be humble. She also spoke directly to President Donald Trump, appealing to him 'in the name of our God' and asking him to show mercy to those who were living in fear — specifically gay, lesbian and transgender children and children of immigrants who are scared that their parents may be deported. Trump issued a response the next day, referring to Bishop Budde as a 'so-called Bishop,' claiming her statements were 'inappropriate' and demanding an apology from her and from the church. Conservative media and Republican lawmakers also condemned Bishop Budde's sermon. In some particularly outrageous reactions, one member of Congress introduced a resolution to 'fully condemn the distorted message' and another even suggested she should be deported for her actions. But her sermon also received widespread praise and support, including from the Episcopal Church.
