These Protesting Nuns Prove Resistance Knows No Age Limits

In Washington, DC, last week, the Catholic Day of Action found hundreds of people outside the Capitol to express their beliefs. But this recent gathering was not just an expression of faith; rather, it was an outpouring of frustration with the Trump administration’s policy on immigration and especially the treatment of children. Organized by 15 Catholic groups, including Faith in Action and the Sisters of Mercy, it was a time to show up, be heard, and be seen. “We are here today because of our faith. The gospel compels us to act,” said Sister Ann Scholz, associate director for the social mission of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

Protesters held photographs of the children who had died in federal custody and chanted their names. The demonstration proceeded inside the Russell Senate Office Building, which houses the offices of more than 30 U.S. senators. Some lay on the floor, their bodies forming a cross.