Sr. Simone responds to Steve Bannon’s Comments about Immigrants and the Church
September 7, 2017
A few thoughts about Steve Bannon, the #Catholic Church, and immigrants, in response to his comments circulating: https://t.co/B4bxPsrx1R 1/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
People of faith support Dreamers & families because of this greatest commandment… it is not, as Mr. Bannon puts it, economic interest 3/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
The Trump Administration’s actions to rescind DACA align with the most extreme anti-immigrant, white supremacist voices in his party. 5/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
It seems to me that Mr. Bannon has forgotten that he is the son of immigrants and forgotten the teachings of his Church. 7/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
I am grateful to be part of a Church that includes MOCs like @SenatorDurbin @RepGutierrez @RepRoybalAllard + more who support immigrants. 9/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
There is power in faith and community, with all of us working together to support the common good. 11/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
And to the Dreamers I say, we are with you. Your home is here. We love and support you. 13/
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017
Catholic Sisters & all the activists of @NETWORKLobby will be w/ you in the struggle for your protection & protection of your family. 14/14
— Sr. Simone Campbell (@sr_simone) September 7, 2017