"For years, our communities have been saying '#RefugeesWelcome' while the U.S. government looked for every way to keep them out. Today, the America that believes we are stronger together has prevailed."
Faith leaders respond to @POTUS' EO:
bit.ly/IICRefugeeEO #WeAreWelcomers
Faith leaders respond to @POTUS' EO:
bit.ly/IICRefugeeEO #WeAreWelcomers
"While all of these changes in Washington are wonderful, Trump’s policies are still being implemented at the southern border. We owe it to all #refugees—and to ourselves—to center the dignity of human life every single policy." Elissa Diaz, IIC Co-Chair #RefugeesWelcome
"Rebuilding the resettlement system the prior administration nearly broke won’t be easy... [but] the president has made clear he intends to get there. We’ll do all we can to help — and to hold the administration accountable." @melanienezer of @HIASrefugees #RefugeesWelcome
"Maryknoll missioners working in refugee camps around the world know that hundreds of thousands of refugee families have been needlessly suffering and waiting for too long in unsafe conditions for permanent places to resettle." @susangunn of @MklGlobalConcer (1/2) #WeAreWelcomers
"As people of faith here in the United States, we are called to create communities of welcome. Pope Francis reminds us, refugees are our brothers and sisters and it is our duty and joy to care for them as our own." (2/2) @susangunn of @MklGlobalConcer #RefugeesWelcome
"@franciscannet has grieved with thousands of refugees denied safety in recent years, has advocated for them, and now rejoices as their hope is renewed with the President’s Executive Order." Sister Marie Lucey #RefugeesWelcome #WeAreWelcomers
"This is great news for #refugee families seeking safety & the countless American communities who want to welcome them. Our resettlement program should be rooted in compassion & fairness, & this order is an important first step to ensuring that it is." Rick Santos of @CWS_global
"This is a day we have been waiting to see, a first step to restoring protections for refugees and ensuring that people who seek to live their lives in safety and dignity are able to do so here, in the United States." @norafeinstein of @truahrabbis #RefugeesWelcome (1/2)
"As Jews read the story of Exodus, a story of fleeing persecution in one land and wandering to seek refuge in another, we are heartened to see this executive order... we stand with and welcome those brave souls yearning for freedom, peace, and justice." @norafeinstein (2/2)
"As a denomination that has welcomed #refugees for decades, we celebrate the news of this EO. We are prayerfully hopeful that these policy changes are the first of many steps to rebuild our country’s commitment to welcoming the vulnerable..." @melissa_stek of @crcjustice
"We commend the new administration for restoring our nation's commitment to refugees. Columbans have always welcomed migrants and refugees in many places around the world, including the US—Mexico border." Scott Wright of @ColumbanCenter #RefugeesWelcome (1/2)
"As people of faith, we are called to both address the root causes of refugees seeking asylum and to welcome those fleeing the ravages of the pandemic, climate change, violence, and persecution." Scott Wright of @ColumbanCenter #RefugeesWelcome (2/2)
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