Washington: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a strong appeal for an immediate end to the ongoing federal government shutdown, warning that millions of Americans could face severe hardship if essential aid programs are disrupted.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, called the situation “catastrophic for families and individuals who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table.” He urged lawmakers and the White House to act swiftly and in a bipartisan manner to restore funding for critical services.

The bishops emphasized that the shutdown, now entering its fourth week, is inflicting the greatest harm on the poor, the elderly, and those with disabilities. “It is unjust and unacceptable that the burde

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