“Cruelty toward the suffering and bullying the most vulnerable should not be national policy and we cannot allow it to continue.”

"This latest move is further evidence of the disregard the US administration has for the lives of vulnerable people." – Éamonn Meehan

The executive order to turn away refugees and to close our nation to those, particularly Muslims, fleeing violence, oppression and persecution is contrary to both Catholic and American values – Cardinal Cupich of Chicago.

“I pray that your decisions will be guided by the rich spiritual and ethical values that have shaped the history of the American people,” says Pope.

“I have a message for Catholics: I will be there for you,” says US presidential candidate, Donald Trump.