The Rachel Maddow Show Moral principles drive faith leaders to speak out against Trump on immigration, foreign policy
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Jan 20, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Cardinal Blaise Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago and a leading voice in U.S. Catholic leadership, emphasizes the church's moral obligation to speak out against the Trump administration's anti-immigrant policies and foreign policy actions. He shares insights on Chicago's strong immigrant community response and the church's role in supporting them. The conversation also touches on the collaboration among faith leaders globally, advocating for a return to multilateralism and the ethical responsibilities associated with moral leadership.
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Seminarian Jonathan Daniels' Sacrifice
- Jonathan Daniels, a 26-year-old Episcopal seminarian, was killed protecting a 17-year-old civil rights activist from a shotgun.
- His martyrdom led the Episcopal Church to declare him a saint and inspired clergy to prepare for dangerous witness.
Clergy Told To Prepare For Martyrdom
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld warned clergy to "get their affairs in order" and be ready for dangerous witness amid rising threats.
- His language frames contemporary clergy activism as a potential call to bodily witness, not mere statements.
Conscience Could Justify Disobeying Orders
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio said it could be morally acceptable for service members to disobey an illegal or immoral order.
- This signals religious leaders see moral conscience as grounds to refuse unlawful presidential commands.