US Government and Conciliar Sect Collude on Religious Worker Visas, Neglecting Divine Law
Catholic News Agency reports on January 14, 2026 that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem will implement a rule easing visa requirements for foreign religious workers. The measure eliminates the one-year foreign residency requirement for R-1 visa holders who reach their five-year limit before obtaining green cards. “Archbishop” Paul Coakley and “Bishop” Brendan Cahill of the United States Conference of Catholic “Bishops” (USCCB) praised the move, claiming it will “minimize disruptions to cherished ministries” while continuing to push Congress for the Religious Workforce Protection Act. The report notes Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s earlier promises to create a “standalone process” for religious visas without denominational preference. This bureaucratic “solution” emerges after multiple dioceses faced priest shortages due to visa backlogs exacerbated under the Biden administration.