FFRF condemns Catholic lobbying for billions | Freethought Today

The Roman Catholic Church, including many of its dioceses involved in clergy sexual abuse cover-ups, has appeared to rake in the biggest haul of taxpayer COVID-19 relief money going to religious institutions — possibly exceeding $3.5 billion, according to a shocking analysis by the Associated Press. “By aggressively promoting the payroll program and marshaling resources to help affiliates navigate its shifting rules, Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools and other ministries have so far received approval for at least 3,500 forgivable loans,” AP reported on July 10. https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol-37-no-07-september-2020/ffrf-condemns-catholic-lobbying-for-billions