The Vatican has voiced strong concerns over the Trump administration’s crackdown on U.S. development aid, warning that the move threatens vital humanitarian efforts worldwide.
The shutdown of USAID, the main international humanitarian and development agency of the U.S. government, has placed numerous Catholic-run aid programs at risk, according to the Church’s office for migrants, the environment, and development.
Cardinal Michael Czerny, head of the Vatican Development and Migrants Office, condemned the decision, stating, “A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice.
And so, I’m very sorry that many people are being hurt and indeed terrorized by the measures. And I can only hope that the church in each place is able to help them, and if possible, even protect them.”
President Donald Trump, backed by billionaire Elon Musk, prioritized shutting down USAID in his first weeks back in office, arguing that the agency was a waste of public funds.
The move has sparked global outcry from aid organizations and governments alike, with concerns mounting over the potential humanitarian fallout.
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