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November 25, 2015      4:45 PM

Texas Catholic Bishops respectfully disagree with Catholic Gov. Abbott on Syrian refugees

“The horrors of modern terrorism are frightening, but they demand from us a strong renewal of our faith and our commitment to Christian teachings and the common good.”

In a split with the first-ever Catholic Governor of Texas, the Texas Catholic Bishops on Wednesday afternoon called for "strength and mercy" in the Syrian refugee crisis.

While Gov. Greg Abbott has said Texas should not allow Syrian refugees to relocate here, the bishops took another view.

“The horrors of modern terrorism are frightening, but they demand from us a strong renewal of our faith and our commitment to Christian teachings and the common good,” church leaders said in a statement.

By Scott Braddock