Concerns Over Humanitarian Impact
The Vatican's Caritas Internationalis warned that the decision to cut funding could lead to millions of deaths and condemn hundreds of millions to poverty, stressing the importance of USAID in global aid efforts.
Cardinal Michael Czerny criticized the dismantling of USAID after funding commitments were made, highlighting the negative impact on ongoing programs and the need for a warning before such budget reviews.
Ideological Reforms and Migration Concerns
Czerny acknowledged concerns over USAID programs promoting gender ideology but argued for reforming, not shutting down, these programs to align with Christian principles without compromising humanitarian efforts.
The Vatican also expressed concern over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, with over 8,000 arrests reported, criticizing the approach as harsh and unjust.