In a bold stand for racial justice, the Episcopal Church terminates its 40-year partnership with the U.S. government, rejecting a controversial request to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa. Bishop Sean Rowe emphasizes the moral implications of prioritizing Afrikaners over other long-vetted refugees.
In a bold move, the Episcopal Church refuses to help resettle white South African refugees, citing a commitment to racial justice. This decision ends a long-standing partnership with the federal government amidst controversy over preferential treatment for certain refugees.