In a bold act of moral clarity, The Episcopal Church has declined to support a controversial Trump administration policy that would give preferential refugee status to white South Africans—sparking international praise and a heartfelt letter from Southern Africa’s Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe announced the decision on May 12, standing firmly against what he called “preferential treatment” rooted in a false narrative of racial persecution. In response, Archbishop Makgoba applauded the church for its integrity and truth-telling, stating that the policy misrepresents South Africa’s efforts to undo generations of systemic injustice.

Read the full story on how The Episcopal Church chose justice over politics, and why this decision matters globally.